What do successful military-to-civilian transitions look like? a revised framework and a new conceptual model for assessing Veteran well-being

Abstract: Developmental theory indicates that success during a major life change requires attention to multiple life domains (e.g., physical health, mental health, employment, …

Posttraumatic stress disorder, trauma, and accelerated biological aging among post-9/11 Veterans

Abstract: People who experience trauma and develop posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) are at increased risk for poor health. One mechanism that could explain this risk is …

Meaning in life as a mechanism between perceived posttraumatic growth and subsequent mental health in OEF/OIF/OND military Veterans

Abstract: Meaning making efforts, such as perceiving posttraumatic growth (PPTG), may relate to mental health (MH), especially when creating meaning in life (MIL). We tested this …