The relationship of adverse childhood events, attachment styles, and presence and severity of mental health disorders in U.S. service members and Veterans

Abstract: Attachment styles exert a profound influence on individuals' socialization and relationship dynamics across various life domains. However, limited research has …

The contribution of maladaptive personality traits to PTSD and depression symptoms among Israeli female Veterans

Abstract: Objective: Exposure to potentially traumatic events during military service is associated with mental health problems such as posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and …

Do appraisals of military service indicate current distress in aging Vietnam War combat Veterans?

Abstract: Objective: Appraisals of military service, both desirable and undesirable, assessed via Elder and Clipp’s (1989) scale, are associated with psychological distress in …

Gender differences in risk and resilience for suicidal thoughts and behaviors: a national longitudinal survey study of United States Veterans with a recent suicide attempt

Abstract: Background: This study reports on gender differences in psychosocial symptoms and suicidal thoughts and behaviors from the first longitudinal, national survey of veterans …

Chronic physical and mental health conditions associated with employment status in Veterans

Abstract: Introduction: Veterans commonly experience both poor health and employment difficulty. However, the research examining potential relationships between chronic physical …

Associations among meaning in life, coping, and distress in trauma-exposed U.S. military Veterans

Abstract: Experiencing meaning in life may be particularly relevant following traumatic experiences as individuals who report meaning post trauma report less psychological …

Understanding Veterans' experiences with lung cancer and psychological distress: A multimethod approach

Abstract: Psychological distress while coping with cancer is a highly prevalent and yet underrecognized and burdensome adverse effect of cancer diagnosis and treatment. Left …

General and pain-associated psychological distress phenotypes among patients with low back pain in the Military Health System

Abstract: Objective: The primary objective was to describe rates of general and pain-related psychological distress for individuals with low back pain (LBP) in the Military Health …

Being a parent of a soldier is a challenging experience - stress, anxiety, and depression among parents of Israeli soldiers

Abstract: At any given moment, a notable proportion of parents worldwide have at least one child serving in the military. The aim of this study is to assess the prevalence of …

Being a parent of a soldier is a challenging experience – stress, anxiety, and depression among parents of Israeli soldiers

Abstract: At any given moment, a notable proportion of parents worldwide have at least one child serving in the military. The aim of this study is to assess the prevalence of …

The role of compassion in moral injury among military Veterans: Implications for treatment

Abstract: Objectives: The study investigated the relationship between psychological distress, alcohol use, the three fears of compassion (i.e., to self, from others, and to …

Assessing the link between bible reading and flourishing among military families: Preliminary findings

Abstract: This study examines whether participating in a Bible reading program for military families (called "Hero Squad") is positively related to overall human flourishing among …