“Embrace the suck”: An exploratory study of perceptions of mental health treatment within the U.S. Army

Abstract: Since September 11th, 2001, mental healthcare in the United States military has become a focus for government officials. Many service members have come back from war with …

Well-being of Veterans with chronic pain with fewer activities limited by pain: Life After Service Studies 2019 survey

Abstract: This study aimed to understand how common chronic pain is among Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) Veterans and the characteristics that were related with having fewer …

Reporting of sex and gender in clinical trials of opioids and rehabilitation in military and Veterans with chronic pain

Abstract: This study aimed to understand how well published research on pain management in Veterans considered reporting results based on sex and gender differences. The review …

Food Insecurity and Suicidal Ideation: Results from a National Longitudinal Study of Military Veterans

Abstract: Objective: Research examining social determinants of suicide risk in veterans suggests a potential link between food insecurity and subsequent suicidal ideation in …

A qualitative examination of the reintegration experiences of Australian Defense Force families

Abstract: The profound development that occurs during the first five years of a child's life may contribute to military families with young children facing unique challenges during …

Idiopathic left ventricular apical aneurysm in a sailor with moderate transient chest pain: a unique perspective on an atypical presentation in the military population

Abstract: Left ventricular (LV) apical aneurysm is a rare condition that carries a high risk of fatal cardiac rupture. Wall ruptures are an uncommon catastrophic complication after …

The role of unit cohesion and perceived resilience in substance use disorder

Abstract: Soldiers have high rates of substance use disorders (SUD), often in the aftermath of stressors experienced during military deployments. There are several factors that …

Longitudinal measurement invariance and growth curve modeling of psychological resilience across the deployment cycle

Abstract: The concept of resilience is embedded within military culture and professional identity. To date, temporal changes in individuals' perceptions of their own resilience …

A randomized controlled trial of surf and hike therapy for U.S. active duty service members with major depressive disorder

Abstract: Background: Major depressive disorder (MDD) is the most prevalent mental health disorder worldwide, including among U.S. service members. In addition to evidence-based …

Psychosocial factors and military-to-civilian transition challenges: a dyadic analysis of Veterans and their spouses

Abstract: Introduction: Limited research has focused on the military-to-civilian transition from the perspective of both Veterans and their spouses and on the role each may play in …

Associations among stress, internalized weight stigma, emotional eating, and body composition in active-duty service members enrolling in a randomized controlled trial of a weight management program

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Obesity is a critical public health concern with particular relevance to US military personnel. Stress and internalized weight stigma ("stigma") may …

Occupational and functional outcomes following patellofemoral arthroplasty in U.S. military servicemembers

Abstract: The functional outcomes in patients undergoing patellofemoral arthroplasty (PFA) with high occupational demands have not been fully examined. This study assessed return …