“Shelter from the Storm”: Military Service Member Spousal Caregiver Challenges and Barriers to Resources in the Midst of Enduring Conflicts

Abstract: The enduring nature of the Global War on Terrorism has created a generation of active duty service members and recently retired veterans who spent the majority of their …

Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Symptom Clusters in Service Members Predict New‐Onset Depression Among Military Spouses

Abstract: Military operations in Iraq and Afghanistan have brought increased attention to posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) among service members and, more recently, its impact …

Use of a synthetic cannabinoid (nabilone) in the ongoing management of posttraumatic stress disorder nightmares in the Canadian Armed Forces: Results of an anonymous online survey

Abstract: The synthetic cannabinoid nabilone has shown promise in the management of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) nightmares. To date, three clinical papers have been …

VR guided meditation among 10 Canadian Veterans with PTSD: A case series

This article explores innovations to treat post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) with virtual reality (VR) during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Gender differences in clinical presentation among treatment-seeking Veterans and Canadian Armed Forces personnel

Abstract: ntroduction: Limited research has investigated gender differences among treatment-seeking Veterans and serving military personnel, despite important implications for …

Understanding Veterans’ Causal Attributions of Physical Symptoms

Abstract: Background: Illness beliefs are significant contributors to health outcomes. Beliefs about the cause of physical symptoms are considered particularly important among …

The impact of adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) and combat exposure on mental health conditions among new post-9/11 veterans

Abstract: Objective: Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) are early life experiences of abuse and neglect, and observed violence, among others. For military veterans, both ACEs …

Low back pain, mental health symptoms, and quality of life among injured Service members

Abstract: Pain is a significant public health issue that may be particularly problematic among injured service members who are at high risk of chronic physical and mental health …

Randomized Controlled Trial of Multi-modular Motion-assisted Memory Desensitization and Reconsolidation (3MDR) for male Military Veterans with Treatment-resistant Post-traumatic Stress Disorder

Abstract: To explore the potential efficacy of multi-modular motion-assisted memory desensitization and reprocessing (3MDR) in British military veterans with treatment-resistant …

“But Meanwhile the Dead Poison Us and Those Who Come after Us”: The Presence of Ghosts in Veterans’ Writing and Art and the Implications for Medical Professionals

Abstract: This article reviews the use of ghosts in veterans’ writing and art from world war one to present day. The review suggests that by using the ghost to connect narrative …

Factor structure of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in Australian Vietnam Veterans: Confirmatory factor analysis of the Clinician-Administered PTSD Scale for DSM–5

Abstract: Introduction: The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (5th ed.; DSM–5) brought a change to the symptom clusters of posttraumatic stress disorder …

Relationship of Service Members’ Deployment Trauma, PTSD Symptoms and Experiential Avoidance to Postdeployment Family Reengagement

Abstract: This research examined whether military service members’ deployment-related trauma exposure, PTSD symptoms and experiential avoidance are associated with their observed …