A new chapter: Preparing soldiers for a successful retirement

Abstract: Soldiers are our Army's most important asset, and that doesn't change when they decide to retire. We have a duty to take care of our Soldiers and their families as they …

Self-reported reasons for suicidal ideation in the military: Common non-combat occupational stressors as overlooked factors

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Identifying common reasons for Suicidal Ideation (SI) is central to prevention. Military suicide research has typically focused on combat experiences or …

Clinician assessed rates of PTSD and complex PTSD in a medical‐rehabilitation sample of active‐duty military personnel in the armed forces of Ukraine

Abstract:Introduction: Millions of people have served in the Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU) since Russia's invasion in 2014, but there is currently no information about the …

Post-traumatic stress disorder and associated factors among soldiers retiring from active service in Uganda: A cross-sectional study

Abstract: Background: Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is one of the commonest mental health challenges among veterans and service members. However, studies on PTSD and its …

Post-traumatic stress disorder and associated factors among soldiers retiring from active service in Uganda: A cross sectional study

Abstract: Background: Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is one of the commonest mental health challenges among veterans and service members. However, studies on PTSD and its …

Effect of serious mental health and physical injuries and their treatment on career trajectories for military service members

Abstract: Introduction: Research suggests injury/disability type and individual demographic factors both impact return-to-work trajectories of those with injuries/disabilities. …

The roles of dissociation and depression in PTSD among soldiers exposed to combat

Abstract: Exposure to severe combat situations significantly raises the risk of depression and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Trauma survivors may use dissociation as a …

Appetitive aggression and associated factors among military soldiers retiring from active service in Uganda

Abstract: Background: Appetitive aggression is a type of aggression that is characterized by a fascination with violence and a desire to inflict pain on the perceived enemy. This …

Self-awareness of soldiers regarding risk factors for cardiovascular diseases

Abstract: Objectives: Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) remain the leading cause of death in Europe. There are more and more young people and middle-aged patients with obesity, …

Combat readiness, alcohol abuse, and posttraumatic stress disorder among Uganda peoples' defence forces soldiers

Abstract: Background: This cross-sectional study assessed combat readiness, alcohol abuse and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) among Uganda Peoples' Defense Forces (UPDF) …

Attachment style, social support network, and lifetime suicide ideation and suicide attempts among new soldiers in the US Army

Abstract: Objective: Attachment style and social support networks (SSN) are associated with suicide ideation (SI) and suicide attempt (SA). How these two factors interact is …

Assessing the psychometric properties of the Army STARRS' vertical unit cohesion scale: A large-scale, longitudinal study

Abstract: Unit cohesion is the extent to which military service members feel committed to and supported by their military unit or, conversely, feel overlooked, neglected, and/or …