Military community engagement to prevent firearm-related violence: Adaptation of project safe guard for service members

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Suicide, especially by firearm, remains a leading cause of death in military populations in the USA. Reducing access to firearms, especially during high risk …

Suicide in military and Veteran populations: A view across the five eyes nations

Abstract: Objective: This commentary highlights challenges and opportunities in suicide prevention across the military and veteran populations of the Five Eyes nations.Methods: …

Social value of culturally informed art therapy for military and emergency services

Abstract: BackgroundDefence and Emergency Services personnel are exposed to a high number of traumatic events during their employment, which may result in post-traumatic stress …

Exploring burnout in the Italian Armed Forces amid the COVID-19 pandemic: A clustering approach to identify psychological preventing and risk factors

Abstract: The Italian army played a crucial role in addressing the COVID-19 pandemic by supplying the country with military personnel, sanitary specialists, equipment, and …

Longitudinal effects of military separation and mental health symptomatology on substance use among a cohort of reservists

Abstract: OBJECTIVE: The relationship between mental health and substance use among military populations is well-established, and evidence suggests these risks may be greater for …

Social Support and Social Stress Among Suicidal Inpatients at Military Treatment Facilities: A Multidimensional Investigation

Abstract: The associations between social support and stress with internalizing symptoms (depressive symptoms and hopelessness) and hazardous drinking were tested in an inpatient …

Let’s ask, let them tell, and listen: The voices of gay & lesbian Veterans

Abstract: When people in America think of a war veteran, they most likely picture an old, white, Christian man with an American flag pin on his shirt, a wife that supports him, and …

“We’re trained to survive.”: Veterans’ experiences seeking food assistance

Abstract: Purpose. Food insecurity threatens veterans’ health, yet little is known about their experiences seeking food assistance. Thus, we studied veterans’ experiences as …

Incarcerated Veterans and their adaptation to prison

Abstract: In 2016, an estimated 107,400 veterans were incarcerated in the U.S. (Maruschak et al., 2021), comprising part of the population known as "justice-involved veterans," …

Racial and ethnic differences in the association between mild traumatic brain injury and work duty limitations in the US military

Abstract: OBJECTIVE: This study examined racial and ethnic differences in the association between mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) and work duty limitations in active-duty …

Implementation of a primary prevention program for posttraumatic stress disorder in a cohort of professional soldiers (PREPAR): protocol for a randomized controlled trial

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a psychiatric disorder that can manifest after a traumatic event where the individual perceives a threat to his or her …

Cumulative blast exposure during a military career negatively impacts recovery from traumatic brain injury

Abstract: Sub-concussive injuries have emerged as an important factor in the long-term brain health of athletes and military personnel. The objective of this study was to explore …