Beyond the finish line

Abstract: Forces in Mind Trust’s mission is that all ex-Service persons and their families make a successful and sustainable transition to civilian life, a principle closely …

Stress, hardiness and eating disorder symptoms in military academy cadets

Abstract: Eating disorders are a persistent and debilitating problem, especially among college age men and women. This problem is exacerbated in occupations such as the military, …

Introduction to Special Issue Section: Resilience to Stress and Trauma within the Military Environment

Abstract: This special issue discusses the pervasive nature of stress and trauma within military settings, highlighting the critical need to understand factors that contribute to …

Psychological intervention programme for developing resilience in the military personnel. A randomized controlled trial

Abstract: Military gendarmes are frequently exposed to events with traumatic impact, with negative effects on emotional and physical health. The present research aims to analyse …

Are All Soldiers Ready for Resilience Training? An Initial Examination of Individual Readiness to Change.

Abstract: Employees in high-risk occupations like the military are often provided resilience training as a way to improve mental health and performance. This training typically …

Potentially Morally Injurious Experiences and Associated Factors Among Dutch UN Peacekeepers: A Latent Class Analysis

Abstract: Background: During peacekeeping missions, military personnel may be involved in or exposed to potentially morally injurious experiences (PMIEs), such as an inability to …

The moderating role of resilience factors for at-risk US army soldiers-in-training: An expansion of a person-centered approach to adverse childhood experiences

Abstract: Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) are a widespread problem within the United States, with disproportionally high rates among military personnel. However, both intra- …

A peer Veteran approach to the caring letters suicide prevention program: Preliminary data

Abstract: Caring Letters is a prevention program aimed at reducing suicide risk; however, clinical trials indicate mixed results among military and veteran samples. The present …

Harnessing physical activity monitoring and digital biomarkers of frailty from pendant based wearables to predict chemotherapy resilience in Veterans with cancer

Abstract: This study evaluated the use of pendant-based wearables for monitoring digital biomarkers of frailty in predicting chemotherapy resilience among 27 veteran cancer …

Implementation of a primary prevention program for posttraumatic stress disorder in a cohort of professional soldiers (PREPAR): protocol for a randomized controlled trial

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a psychiatric disorder that can manifest after a traumatic event where the individual perceives a threat to his or her …

Negative posttraumatic cognitions about self potentially mediate the relation between sexual revictimization and suicide risk in a sample of military sexual assault survivors

Abstract: Objective: Military sexual trauma (MST) is a risk factor for suicide among service members/veterans. Research reported that around half of MST survivors were exposed to …

Social determinant of unconventional resilience: Tactical engagement with grief-processing

Abstract: Building on our operational model, we will discuss findings from our ethnographic study titled, "The Impact of Catastrophic Injury Exposure on Resilience in Special …