US Veterans Affairs and Department of Defense 2023 clinical guideline for PTSD-Devolving not evolving

Abstract: This Viewpoint discusses the updated 2023 clinical practice guidelines issued by the US Department of Veterans Affairs and the US Department of Defense regarding …

Ethical considerations for psychedelic-assisted therapy in military clinical settings

Abstract: Psychedelic treatments, particularly 3,4-methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA)-assisted and psilocybin-assisted therapies, have recently seen renewed interest in their …

Framework for accurate classification of self-reported stress from multisession functional MRI data of veterans with posttraumatic stress

Abstract: Background: Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a significant burden among combat Veterans returning from the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. While empirically …

Psychiatric symptoms influence social support in VA Million Veteran Program enrollees screening positive for traumatic brain injury

Abstract: The objective of the study was to examine measures of social support and associations with neurobehavioral, psychiatric, and cognitive symptoms in Veterans who underwent …

Addressing moral injury in the military

Abstract: Moral injury is a relatively new, but increasingly studied, construct in the field of mental health, particularly in relation to current and ex-serving military …

Association between spatial working memory and Re-experiencing symptoms in PTSD

Abstract: Background and objectives: Few studies have evaluated the link between working memory (WM) and post- traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Further, it is unknown whether …

The Nature and Activity of Liaison Mental Services in Acute Hospital Settings: A Multi-Site Cross Sectional Study

Abstract: To describe the clinical activity patterns and nature of interventions of hospital-based liaison psychiatry services in England. The method adopted was a multi-site, …

Management of mental illness by the British Army (UK)

Abstract: Background: The Ministry of Defence has its own hospital for soldiers requiring admission for mental health problems. Aims: To assess the efficiency of the army …

Risk, Psychiatry and the Military

Abstract: The relationship between combat and psychiatric breakdown has been well recognised for decades. The change to smaller, professional armed forces has reduced the risk of …