Harm through stigma: Commander notification of service members' mental health

Abstract: United States service members' personal mental health information lacks the protection afforded by Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), diverging …

Nine ways to improve the health and well-being of America's military and Veteran caregivers

Abstract: There are 105.6 million caregivers in the United States today, of whom 14.3 million (14 percent) are caring for wounded, ill, or injured service members or veterans. …

The functional connectome and long-term symptom presentation associated with mild traumatic brain injury and blast exposure in combat Veterans

Abstract: Mild traumatic brain injury (TBI) sustained in a deployment environment (deployment TBI) can be associated with increased severity of long-term symptom presentation, …

Buprenorphine for the treatment of military-related PTSD with treatment-resistant depression and unexpected benefit for chronic pain: Case report

Abstract: The prevalence of treatment-resistant depression within global and military populations highlights the need for novel treatment approaches beyond monoamine …

Living alongside military PTSD: A qualitative study of female partners’ experiences with UK Veterans

Abstract: Introduction: An increased risk of emotional burden in partners of military Veterans with mental health difficulties has been observed. This study aimed to explore the …

Sharing of military Veterans’ mental health data across Canada: A scoping review

Abstract: Introduction: Data on Canadian military Veterans’ mental health are needed to develop and improve mental health services. It is not clear to what extent such data are …

The association between perceived social support and mental health in combat-injured and uninjured male UK (ex-)military personnel: A cross-sectional study

Abstract: Social support is a key determinant of mental health across multiple populations and contexts. Little is known about social support among UK (ex-)military personnel, …

Abortion access for U.S. active-duty servicewomen: A scoping review

Abstract: Objectives: U.S. active-duty servicewomen experience barriers to abortion care that civilian women do not experience due to military regulations and federal law. To our …

Something to take home: A two-wave study of work-family facilitation and well-being among Brazilian soldiers prior to and during a humanitarian mission

Abstract: Despite ongoing war scenarios, on today's global, socio-political stage there are many situations that call for noncombat deployments. However, humanitarian missions have …

Detecting suicide risk among U.S. Service members and Veterans: A deep learning approach using social media data

Abstract: Background: Military Servicemembers and Veterans are at elevated risk for suicide, but rarely self-identify to their leaders or clinicians regarding their experience of …

Borderline personality disorder manifested in Veterans diagnosed with posttraumatic stress disorder: A qualitative study

Abstract: This study examined how trauma has been known to have a significant impact on military personnel both in the past and present. The literature review showed that there …

Still "don't ask" more than a decade later: The impact of research barriers for LGB+ military couples

Abstract: Despite the repeal of "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" (DADT) over a decade ago, military processes and policies continue to function as significant structural and institutional …