Building an international map of evidence, policy and interventions for the prevention of suicide in military personnel and Veterans

Abstract: The article focuses on creating a global framework that compiles evidence, policies, and interventions aimed at preventing suicide among military personnel and veterans. …

Global approaches to supporting mental health and resettlement for Veterans with embodied trauma: A comprehensive scoping review

Abstract: Objectives: Military veterans face significant holistic challenges when leaving military services and resettling back into the community. Recent research has shown that …

Effect of mantram repetition on PTSD symptoms and quality of life in Veterans: A meta-analysis

Abstract: Introduction: Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a common debilitating psychological condition that affects hundreds of millions of people worldwide and can occur …

Veterans’ places, pathways and people programme: Interim evaluation report

Abstract:The VPPP interim evaluation, covering the programme’s first year, assesses how regional portfolios under the Veterans’ Places, Pathways and People programme have built …

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. …

Attentional bias in German Armed Forces veterans with and without posttraumatic stress symptoms - An eye-tracking investigation and group comparison

Abstract: Background and objectives: Most eye tracking based paradigms evidence patterns of sustained attention on threat coupled with low evidence for vigilance to or avoidance of …

Mental and physical health factors related to dual use of veterans affairs and non-veterans affairs healthcare among U.S. reserve soldiers

Abstract: This study examined the association between mental and physical health factors and dual use of Veterans' Affairs (VA) and non-VA healthcare among previously deployed male …

Aggression and violent behavior in the military: Self-reported conflict tactics in a sample of service members and veterans seeking treatment for posttraumatic stress disorder

Abstract: Irritability, angry outbursts, and aggression are common among individuals with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Although aggression can be a problem among many …

Impact of a Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Program on Psychological Well-Being, Cortisol, and Inflammation in Women Veterans

Abstract: Background: Women veterans experience higher levels of stress-related symptoms than their civilian counterparts. Psychological stress is associated with greater …

Childhood Adversity and Mental Health in Veterans Seeking Treatment for Mental Health Difficulties: Comparisons With the General Military Population

Abstract: Objective: The aims of the present study were to measure childhood adversity in veterans seeking treatment for mental health difficulties and to compare rates of …

'More Important Than Winning': a Retrospective Online Research Survey Evaluating the Effects of Participating in an Adaptive Sports Program for Wounded, Injured and Ill Australian Defence Force Veterans

Abstract: Background: The Australian Defence Force (ADF) Adaptive Sports Program offers participation in recreational and competitive sports to wounded, injured or ill veterans to …

Fear reacquisition and symptoms of combat-related PTSD: Specificity and preliminary examination of the influence of the 5-HT3A receptor gene

Abstract: Several studies have examined the acquisition and extinction of fear in PTSD in the context of Pavlovian conditioning. However, research examining reconditioning of …