The impact of combat intensity and deployment stressors on Veteran post-traumatic stress

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Veteran trauma is central to trauma research. Combat exposure, perceived threat, and concerns about disruptions to life and family are key predictors of …

War zone Veteran cognitive-related functional decline and posttraumatic stress symptoms: Relationship to intimate partner stress

Abstract: Objective: Intimate partners of war zone veterans (WZVs) often report significant stress. WZV cognitive concerns and associated functional impairment may contribute to …

Investigating the roles of self-compassion and trauma types on post-trauma outcomes among Veterans

Abstract:Military service carries a high risk of trauma exposure, contributing to significant psychological distress, including posttraumatic stress symptoms (PTSS). Identifying …

Posttraumatic growth among Israeli female combat Veterans: The mediating roles of posttraumatic stress symptoms and self‐efficacy

Abstract: Posttraumatic growth (PTG) is a possible common reaction to exposure to potentially traumatic events (PTEs) during military service. However, knowledge about correlates …

Posttraumatic growth among Israeli female combat Veterans: the mediating roles of posttraumatic stress symptoms and self-efficacy

Abstract: Posttraumatic growth (PTG) is a possible common reaction to exposure to potentially traumatic events (PTEs) during military service. However, knowledge about correlates …

Between mourning and hope: A mixed-methods study of ambiguous loss and posttraumatic stress symptoms among partners of Israel Defence Force Veterans

Abstract: Objective: Spouses of military combatants often experience adverse outcomes, including posttraumatic stress symptoms (PTSS) in the event of ambiguous loss (AL). AL refers …

Childhood histories of family violence and adult intimate partner violence use among US military Veterans

Abstract: Objective: There is ample evidence for associations among childhood family violence and adult intimate partner violence (IPV) use. This study was designed to examine …

The association of mental health symptoms to post-traumatic nightmares among treatment seeking active duty service members

Abstract: Introduction: Posttraumatic nightmares (PTNs) are common among service members with a history of combat or mission-related trauma and are associated with decreased …

From posttraumatic stress symptoms to suicidal ideation among military Veterans: Pathways founded on meaning in life and gratitude

Abstract: Military veterans experience higher rates of suicidal ideation compared to nonveteran populations. Importantly, suicidal ideation often precedes and predicts fatal and …

Physical activity, posttraumatic stress, and gender: A longitudinal study of post-9/11 Veterans

Abstract: Given the importance of physical activity (PA) for both physical and mental health, the present study characterizes post-9/11 veterans' leisure-time PA engagement over …

Emotion regulation and experiential avoidance moderate the association between posttraumatic symptoms and alcohol use disorder among Israeli combat veterans

Abstract: Introduction: the association between Posttraumatic Stress symptoms (PTSS) and Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD) among combat veterans is well established. However, little is …

Posttraumatic stress symptoms among National Guard soldiers deployed to Iraq: associations with parenting behaviors and couple adjustment

Abstract: Objective: In this article, we report findings from a 1-year longitudinal study examining the impact of change in posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms following …