Engaging service members and military spouses in the post-deployment transition: A program evaluation of the Brothers at War workshop intervention

Abstract: Reintegration following military deployment can pose significant, multifaceted challenges for service members (SM) and their families, often marked by psychological …

Moving forward: The relationship between physical activity and post-deployment outcomes

Abstract:Physical activity may be an important factor for understanding health and psychosocial outcomes following military service. The purpose of this analysis was to evaluate …

Mental health in the post-deployment transition assistance program: A qualitative study of National Guard members' experiences

Abstract:Objective: National Guard post-deployment and reintegration processes leave servicemembers with a unique urgency to return to their families, homes, and civilian lives due …

Post-deployment emotional intelligence in Army National Guard soldiers: A phenomenological study

Abstract:The purpose of this phenomenological study was to explore the lived experiences of National Guard soldiers as they describe and perceive their use of emotional …

Returning home from a full-scale armed conflict: a rapid review of short post-deployment psychological practices

Abstract: After a full-scale armed conflict, tens of thousands of service members, including professional warfighters and reservists, return home facing an increased risk of PTSD …

US Army Reserve and National Guard soldiers' motivations for joining the military and their effects on post-deployment mental health

Abstract: The link between combat exposure and mental health among military service members has been well-established, and reservists are at increased risk. This study uses a …

A “quest for answers” in the emerging field of postdeployment respiratory health

Abstract: "So, what's wrong with me?" asks James, as I finish reviewing his test results in our Veterans Affairs (VA) Post-Deployment Respiratory Health (PDRH) clinic. He is …

Level of perceived social support and associated factors in combat-exposed (ex-)military personnel: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Abstract: Purpose: Combat deployment increases exposure to potentially traumatic events. Perceived social support (PSS) may promote health and recovery from combat trauma. This …

Pulmonary Vascular Disease in Veterans with Post-Deployment Respiratory Syndrome

Abstract: Exertional dyspnea has been documented in US military personnel after deployment to Iraq and Afghanistan. We studied whether continued exertional dyspnea in this patient …

The relationship between black racial identity, military identity, and postdeployment reintegration of black male veterans

Abstract: Given the increasing rate of military service members who experience mental health issues during reintegration into civilian culture, the need for counselors who …

Making sense of changes in military partners' post-deployment adjustment concern: Turning points, trajectories, and accounts

Abstract: Reintegration after a military service member returns home from deployment is a time of uncertainty that requires adjustment by all family members. Building on accounts …

Online screening and personalized education to identify post-deployment mental health need and facilitate access to care

Abstract: Introduction: Reserve and National Guard (RNG) service members face increased risks for psychological and behavioral problems and are unlikely to seek mental health (MH) …