Veteran family virtual summit 2023: January 26–27, 2023

Abstract: Veteran Families have unique experiences and needs that are often unheard and unaddressed. To start a discussion about these needs, the Atlas Institute hosted the Veteran …

Development, adaptation, and clinical implementation of the later-adulthood trauma reengagement (LATR) group intervention for older veterans

Abstract: Later in life Veterans may report increased thoughts and memories of traumatic military experience in the context of age-related changes, a process called Later-Adulthood …

Factor Structure and Psychometric Performance of the PCL-5 in a Clinical Sample of Veterans Seeking Treatment in a VA PTSD Outpatient Clinic

Abstract: There is a clear need to improve the measurement of posttraumatic symptoms in veterans seeking trauma-focused treatment. We evaluated the structure and psychometric …

Childhood adversities and post-military-service incarceration in a male UK Armed Forces Veteran sample from Northern Ireland

Abstract: Exposure to childhood adversity confers increased risk for a range of adverse outcomes, including involvement with the criminal justice system. Military Veterans are …

Initial assessment and management of trauma encountered in the field

Abstract: This article covers the principles of trauma care relating to specific competencies within the military higher training module. The majority of these principles relate …

Comparing Trauma Treatment Outcomes Between Homeless and Housed Veterans in a VA PTSD Clinical Program

Abstract: Homeless veterans are likely to experience Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). Homelessness itself is traumatic, and PTSD may exacerbate homelessness risk for …

Genetic liability to suicidal thoughts and behaviors and risk of suicide attempt in US military veterans: moderating effects of cumulative trauma burden

Abstract:Background: Little is known about environmental factors that may influence associations between genetic liability to suicidality and suicidal behavior. Methods: This study …

Lived Experiences of Combat-Related Amputees: A Phenomenological Study

Codebeautify.org Text to HTML Converter Abstract: This phenomenological study examines the characteristics that contribute to the development of resiliency in veterans of Operation …

Hospice and palliative care clinicians' perceptions of posttraumatic stress disorder at end-of-life in military veterans

Abstract: At the end of life, individuals may re-engage with earlier life trauma as they reflect on life experiences and confront their mortality. As such, posttraumatic stress …

Differences in mental health care service utilization in older veterans with a history of military sexual trauma

Abstract: Research examining mental health care utilization in people with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) demonstrates that many people who may benefit from services do not …

Paradoxical age-related improvement in mental health in U.S. military Veterans: Results from the national health and resilience in Veterans study

Abstract: To determine whether a seemingly "paradoxical" trend whereby mental health improves as a function of age despite declining physical and cognitive health occurs in U.S. …