The mediating role of social support in associations between childhood adversity, military sexual trauma, and homelessness in a nationally representative sample of US Veterans

Abstract: Among veterans, availability of social support and histories of military sexual trauma (MST) and/or adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) are particularly salient …

Childhood unpredictability is associated with increased risk for long- and short-term depression and anhedonia symptoms following combat deployment

Abstract: High unpredictability has emerged as a dimension of early-life adversity that may contribute to a host of deleterious consequences later in life. Early-life …

The differential impact of COVID-19 on the psychological stress of post-9/11 Veterans: gender, race, and ethnicity

Abstract: The COVID-19 pandemic has led to economic turndowns, social restrictions, and family life alterations. The stress induced by the public health crisis and its consequences …

Learning from women Veterans who navigate invisible injuries, caregiving, and reintegration challenges

Abstract: BACKGROUND: As women comprise a greater proportion of military service members, there is growing recognition of how their experiences in the early phase of military to …

Meaning in life following service among post-9/11 military Veterans: a latent growth mixture model analysis

Abstract: Meaning in life refers to the "sense made of, and significance felt regarding, the nature of one's being and existence." Meaningful living promotes well-being, …

Suicide in individuals with no psychiatric disorders: What makes you vulnerable?

Abstract: Globally, hundreds of thousands of people die by suicide every year. Suicides are usually associated with psychiatric illness. However, considerable evidence suggests …

Examination of the relationship between post-traumatic growth and social support and life satisfaction in wounded Veterans in Turkey

Abstract: Aim: This study aims to examine the effects of social support and life satisfaction on post-traumatic growth in wounded veterans in Turkey. Methods: 1175 wounded veterans …

Understanding evidence and provision of services around social isolation and loneliness of military widow/ers: A scoping review

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Whilst the uniqueness of loneliness and social isolation is now recognised for members of the Armed Forces Community, there is currently a lack of evidence …

Daily exposure to combat-related cues and posttraumatic stress symptoms among Veterans: Moderating effects of peri- and postdeployment experiences

Abstract: One of the central symptoms of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a heightened reactivity to trauma cues. The current study used experience sampling to investigate …

Training, deployment preparation, and behavioral health of New York national guard personnel deployed to assist with covid-19 decedent work

Abstract: Introduction: A small body of research conducted mostly among civilians has shown that adequate training and preparation can prevent or reduce the development of …

Grief reactions in veterans: influence of diagnostic comorbidity, social support, and functional impairment

Abstract: Loss and subsequent complicated grief reactions are common in military and veteran populations. Despite the high occurrence, limited work exists examining complicated …

Who supports the troops? Social support domains and sources in active duty Army networks

Abstract: Social support is a critical determinant of military service members’ mental and behavioral health outcomes, but few studies have investigated social support types and …