Moral injury among Ukrainian soldiers: Firsthand accounts of psychological struggles in the Russia-Ukraine war

Abstract: This article provides firsthand accounts of the combat experiences of Ukrainian soldiers, emphasizing the psychological toll of their exposure to morally injurious events …

Designing a pre-deployment resilience building programme for military peacekeeping personnel. A Delphi technique study with military and civilian subject matter experts

Abstract: Military personnel are at increased risk of being exposed to potentially traumatic events when compared to the general population. Resilience is a protective against …

Is that you traumatised now? Deconstructing trauma, journalism, and psychological resilience on the journey from storyteller to soldier and back

Abstract: This reflective autoethnography examines the intersection of personal trauma, journalism and military service. The author, drawing from more than two decades of …

'The loneliness on a daily basis is the toughest part': A qualitative exploration of older Veteran men's social connection needs and barriers

Abstract: OBJECTIVES: We aimed to identify lonely older U.S. military Veterans' social connection needs and barriers, to inform interventions to improve connection. METHODS: …

Combating social determinants with collective weapons: Social identities and health inequalities in Portuguese Veterans

Abstract: Introduction: Exposure to traumatic experiences during military service can result in different psychological and social consequences for individuals and their close …

Greater reactivity to stressors as an indicator of service utilization and need in Veteran women with sexual assault histories

Abstract: Veteran women with trauma histories are at greater risk for trauma-related psychopathology and continued stressor exposure. Given that services and resources for veterans …

Do positive memory characteristics influence associations between PTSD symptoms and reckless/self-destructive behaviours? A pilot study among military Veteran students

Abstract: Research indicates that posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms relate to reckless and self-destructive behaviours (RSDBs). This study examined if positive …

Posttraumatic growth-oriented training outcomes: Evaluating active military and first responder populations

Abstract:Trauma exposure among military service members and first responders occurs at a high rate, with approximately 87% of U.S. veterans and 80% of first responders reporting …

Intimate partner violence in United States military Veterans: Results from the National Health and Resilience in Veterans Study

Abstract: Intimate partner violence (IPV) is a significant concern among military personnel and veterans, yet few studies have examined its prevalence and correlates in nationally …

The intersection of trauma, mental health, and reproductive health among women Veterans: A scoping review

Abstract: Compared to their non-Veteran peers, women Veterans have a higher burden of trauma and mental health conditions, which intersect with reproductive health across the …

The impact of regular participation in jiu-jitsu on posttraumatic stress symptoms, posttraumatic growth, and resilience in disabled combat Veterans

Abstract:Over 70% of people experience trauma worldwide. In other words, the majority of the world experiences trauma and many struggle with it. Consequently, trauma treatment is …

Trauma and personality disorders in Danish treatment-seeking Veterans

Abstract: Background & objectives: 50.000 Danish soldiers have been deployed abroad during the last three decades. A recent study reported that 24 % were registered with either a …