Quantifying post-traumatic stress disorder symptoms during traumatic memories using interpretable markers of respiratory variability

Abstract: Background: Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) causes heightened fight-or-flight responses to traumatic memories (i.e., hyperarousal). Although hyperarousal is …

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 …

Perceived Stress and Personal Growth Following the Transition to Military Service: The Role of Sense of Coherence and Perceived Social Support

Abstract: Relying on personal growth and structuration theories, we aimed to examine the internal (sense of coherence/SOC and help-seeking/HS) and external (perceived social …

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 …

Behavioral and physiological responses of horses to ground-based adaptive horsemanship lessons for Veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)

Abstract: Little literature exists on horses in adaptive horsemanship (AH) despite concerns about their well-being. The study objective was to evaluate behavioral and physiological …

Transgender older adults' prior military service: Mental health differences by gender identification

Abstract: Despite a proportionally higher likelihood of serving, the role of prior military service in the mental health of transgender individuals is understudied. Research on the …

Military spouse employment: Part-time workforce characteristics and perspectives

Abstract: Employment is a top concern for spouses of active-duty military service members, according to the Department of Defense (DOD). Military spouses may face challenges …

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 …

A late-life neurogenetic signature of exposure to combat stress - a monozygotic discordant twin study

Abstract: Animal models suggest that experiencing high-stress levels induces changes in amygdalar circuitry and gene expression. In humans, combat exposure has been shown to alter …

Insights of infantry soldiers: A qualitative exploration of psychological resilience and stress

Abstract: The Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) is currently struggling with a retention crisis. Within the CAF, The Canadian Army (CA) experiences the greatest attrition rates. Staffing …

Brothers and sisters in arms: a mixed-methods investigation of the roles played by military support and social identity processes in the mental health of veterans during the transition to veterancy

Abstract: The transition to veterancy can be psychologically challenging, and although the military provides support, the importance of social connectedness for well-being is …