State of the Knowledge of VA Military Sexual Trauma Research

Abstract: Despite substantial efforts to counter sexual assault and harassment in the military, both remain persistent in the Armed Services. In February 2021, President Biden …

Opportunities to More Comprehensively Assess Sexual Violence Experience in Veterans Health Administration Medical Records Data

Abstract: Experience of sexual violence (SV) is prevalent among the Veteran population and associated with many negative mental and physical health outcomes including suicidal …

Moral injury and chronic pain in veterans

Abstract: Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and chronic pain are highly prevalent and co-morbid among veterans. Moral injury (MI), which results from traumatic …

Association between post-traumatic stress disorder severity and death by suicide in US military veterans: retrospective cohort study

Abstract: Background: There is mixed evidence regarding the direction of a potential association between post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and suicide mortality. This is the …

Soldiering On

Summary: Military veterans often have very specific needs, which are easily missed. This commentary summarises and accreditation scheme for GP practices which seeks to boost …

Effects of Emotion Dysregulation on Post-treatment Post-traumatic Stress Disorder and Depressive Symptoms Among Women Veterans With Military Sexual Trauma

Abstract: Military sexual trauma (MST), defined as sexual assault or repeated, threatening sexual harassment while in the military, is associated with increased risk of long-term …

Quantifying the emotional experiences of partners of veterans with PTSD service dogs using ecological momentary assessment

Abstract: The objective of this study was to investigate the day-to-day experiences of positive and negative emotions among partners of veterans assigned service dogs for …

Feasibility and Acceptability of Group-Facilitated Prolonged Exposure Therapy for PTSD in VA Residential Rehabilitation Treatment Programs

Abstract: Prolonged Exposure therapy (PE) is a first-line treatment for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD); however, few VA patients receive this treatment. One of the barriers …

The case of the soldier who failed to return: Reflections on psychodynamic psychotherapy with combat veterans

Abstract: The effects of war on combat veterans' mental health are numerous and well established. Several effective interventions exist based on cognitive-behavioural therapy that …

Oral Microbiota Signatures in Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Veterans

Abstract: Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) represents a global public health concern, affecting about 1 in 20 individuals. The symptoms of PTSD include intrusiveness …

A qualitative study of equine‐assisted therapy for Israeli military and police veterans with PTSD—impact on self‐regulation, bonding and hope

Abstract: Equine‐assisted therapy (EAT) is an increasingly popular form of treatment for people suffering from post‐traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) who, for one reason or …

An analysis of factors predicting post-traumatic stress disorder and grief following comrade loss

Abstract: This study explored how "inhibiting factors" associated with military-bereavement impact combatants' psychological sequelae following comrade loss. One hundred six …