Level of perceived social support and associated factors in combat-exposed (ex-)military personnel: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Abstract: Purpose: Combat deployment increases exposure to potentially traumatic events. Perceived social support (PSS) may promote health and recovery from combat trauma. This …

Pelvic floor disorders among U.S. military active-duty females

Abstract: Importance: Women are a growing cohort within the U.S. military. Pelvic floor health is a component of health maintenance for which support needs vary by sex. The …

The effect of a suspension training on physical fitness, lower extremity biomechanical factors, and occupational health in Navy personnel: A randomized controlled trial

Abstract: Optimal physical fitness is essential for military personnel to effectively meet their rigorous physical demands. This study aimed to investigate the effectiveness of a …

Weaving the threads of identity: Mapping the Veteran experience across the student life cycle

Abstract: Research shows that higher education can help veterans build a new sense of identity, purpose and belonging after leaving the military. There are critical gaps, however, …

A workplace health promotion program for a predominantly military population: associations with general health, mental well-being, and sustainable employability

Abstract: Due to the globally increasing life expectancies, many countries are raising their official retirement age to prevent labour shortages and sustain retirement systems. …

Clinical trajectories of comorbidity associated with military-sustained mild traumatic brain injury: pre- and post-injury

Abstract: Background and objective: In the US military, traumatic brain injury (TBI) is of distinct importance, at home and in the deployed setting, and is considered a "signature …

A brief mindfulness-based intervention for stress, pain, emotion, and attention regulation in military Service Members with mild traumatic brain injury

Abstract: Aim: The primary aim of this study was to conduct an open pilot clinical trial of a brief mindfulness-based intervention for persistent postconcussion symptoms that occur …

Insufficient sleep and behavioral health in the military: a 5-country perspective

Abstract: Purpose of review: The goal of this paper was to highlight the degree to which sleep, behavioral health, and leader involvement were interrelated using data from …

No client left behind: a meta-analysis of premature termination from psychotherapy in U.S. Service Members and Veterans

Abstract: Dropout has been identified as a significant problem among military populations seeking psychotherapy (Goetter et al., 2015; Hoge et al., 2014), yet an overall estimate …

Introduction to Special Issue Section: Resilience to Stress and Trauma within the Military Environment

Abstract: This special issue discusses the pervasive nature of stress and trauma within military settings, highlighting the critical need to understand factors that contribute to …

The Regretted Actions and Inactions of Military Veterans and Psychological Problems

Abstract: Objective: The present study investigated regretted actions and inactions of military Veterans. The aims of this study were to: (a) explore whether acts of omission may …

Prevalence of Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder in Serving Military and Veteran Populations: A Systematic Review

Abstract: Serving military personnel and veterans are known to be at elevated risk of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and some veterans have been shown to respond poorly to …