Sex differences in mood, hormone and immune response to combatives training in West Point cadets

Abstract: Hand-to-hand combat training, known as combatives, instructs Soldiers in close-quarters combat techniques and how to cope with stress, understand controlled physical …

The uncounted casualties of war: suicide in combat veterans

Abstract: Military conflicts are ubiquitous. There are a lot of combat veterans around the world. Suicidality in combat veterans is a large and important issue. In this article, …

A novel mind-body podcast program for military and Veteran caregivers

Abstract: Mind-body interventions reduce stress and improve overall health and functioning among caregivers but are not readily available in the community. We adapted an existing …

Influence of trauma and personality on posttraumatic cognitions in military veterans

Abstract: Military veterans are exposed to a number of traumatic stressors during their military service. These stressors may be related to combat (e.g., rifle and mortar fire, …

Interpersonal circumplex theory in the treatment of operational stress and trauma

Abstract: When clients with a background in the military or policing are asked what brought them to treatment, they often reference a desire to improve relationships damaged by …

Battlefield acupuncture as a treatment option for chronic tinnitus: a pilot study

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: There is no cure for tinnitus, which is a highly prevalent condition in service members and veterans. Battlefield acupuncture (BFA) can be used to manage …

Development and Piloting of a Mental Health Prevention and Referral Program for Veterans and Their Families in Ukraine

Abstract: While growing evidence exists for the effectiveness of mental health interventions in global mental health, the evidence base for psychosocial supports is lacking despite …

Situational stress and suicide attempt behavior in Army soldiers and veterans: Insights from the Army Study to Assess Risk and Resilience in Servicemembers‐Longitudinal Study

Abstract: Potentially morally injurious experiences (PMIEs) are common during military service. However, it is unclear to what extent PMIEs are related to well-established adverse …

Post‐traumatic stress, prevalence of temporomandibular disorders in war veterans: systematic review with meta‐analysis

Abstract: Introduction: The physical and psychological effects of war are not always easy to detect, but they can be far‐reaching and long‐lasting. One of the physical effects …

A dynamic, multilevel approach to conceptualising and designing resilience research in the context of military stress

Abstract: Challenges in conceptualising resilience have impeded advancements in resilience science. In response, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) developed a general …

The self-reported impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on psychological health of U.S. Air Force cyber personnel

Abstract: U.S. Air Force cyber personnel were faced with changes in their workplace, fitness routines, and personal lives during the COVID19 pandemic. Adjusting to COVID-19-related …

Peer-based intervention for acute stress reaction: adaptations by five militaries

Abstract: Military service members need to be able to operate under conditions of extreme stress to ensure the success of their team’s mission; however, an acute stress reaction …