Psychological Flexibility and Set-Shifting Among Veterans Participating in a Yoga Program: A Pilot Study

Abstract: Trauma-focused psychotherapies do not meet the needs of all veterans. Yoga shows some potential in reducing stress and perhaps even PTSD in veterans, although little is …

Insomnia in United States Military Veterans : An Integrated Theoretical Model

Abstract: Marked by difficulty falling or staying asleep and/or poor sleep leading to daytime dysfunction, insomnia contributes to functional impairment, poor health, and …

Lonely, Stressed, and Depressed: The Impact of Isolation on U.S. Veterans

Abstarct: Theory and empirical data identify loneliness as a significant predictor in the development of depressive symptoms. At present, however, little research has explored …

A Theoretical and Applied Review of Embodied Restorying for Post-Deployment Family Reintegration

Abstract: The purpose of this paper is to introduce the theory and application of Embodied Restorying Practices (ERPs), an intervention designed to promote military family …

Effects of an energy balance educational intervention and the COPE cognitive behavioral therapy intervention for Division I U.S. Air Force Academy female athletes

Abstract: Background and purpose: Female athletes struggle harder than male athletes to lose body fat and maintain a leaner physique. The purpose of this study was to determine …

Mindfulness-based Stress Reduction in Addition to Usual Care Is Associated with Improvements in Pain, Fatigue, and Cognitive Failures Among Veterans with Gulf War Illness

Abstract: Many Gulf War I veterans report ongoing negative health consequences. The constellation of pain, fatigue, and concentration/memory disturbances is referred to as “Gulf …

The Impact of Multiple Deployments and Social Support on Stress Levels of Women Married to Active Duty Servicemen

Abstract: Using a large-scale survey, we examined the relationship between number of deployments experienced by female spouses of active duty military members and these spouses’ …

Traumatic Stress and Affect Management in Military Families

Abstract: The war-time deployment of a service member creates significant stress for the family system that supports that person’s transition into combat, combat duty, and …

Destructive and Supportive Leadership in Extremis: Relationships With Post-Traumatic Stress During Combat Deployments

Abstract: Few studies have investigated leadership in extremis: dangerous contexts such as those encountered by deployed military personnel. This study investigated whether …

Psychological health of military children: Longitudinal evaluation of a family-centered prevention program to enhance family resilience

Abstract: Family-centered preventive interventions have been proposed as relevant to mitigating psychological health risk and promoting resilience in military families facing …

Multi-Component Yoga Breath Program for Vietnam Veteran Post Traumatic Stress Disorder: Randomized Controlled Trial

Abstract: Objective: It is appropriate to acknowledge that despite treatment, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) continually debilitates many Vietnam veterans. Although …

Prevalence of Perceived Stress and Mental Health Indicators Among Reserve-Component and Active-Duty Military Personnel

Abstract: Objectives: We examined stress levels and other indicators of mental health in reservists and active-duty military personnel by deployment status. Methods: We used data …