Research and Policy Repository

Direct and indirect associations of childhood adversities with functional impairment and life stress among military personnel

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) are associated with physical and mental health difficulties in adulthood. This study examines the associations of ACEs …

Mental Health Peer reviewed

Worry differentially mediates posttraumatic cognition and posttraumatic stress symptom relationships among Veterans seeking treatment associated with military sexual trauma

Abstract: Research has established negative posttraumatic cognitions (NPC) affect the development and course of posttraumatic stress symptoms (PTSS) following trauma exposure (L. …

Mental Health Peer reviewed

Investigation of the role of perceived access to primary care in mediating and moderating racial and ethnic disparities in chronic disease control in the Veterans Health Administration

Abstract: OBJECTIVE: To examine the role of patient-perceived access to primary care in mediating and moderating racial and ethnic disparities in hypertension control and diabetes …

Physical Health Peer reviewed

The influence of physical and mental health mediators on the relationship between combat-related traumatic injury and ultra-short-term heart rate variability in a U.K. military cohort: A structural equation modeling approach

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Combat-related traumatic injury (CRTI) adversely affects heart rate variability (HRV). The mediating effect of mental and physical health factors on the …

Physical Health Peer reviewed

Evaluating optimism, hope, resilience, coping flexibility, secure attachment, and PERMA as a well-being model for college life adjustment of student Veterans: A hierarchical regression analysis

Abstract: The purpose of this study is to examine (a) to what extent demographic covariates, foundational and emerging positive psychology traits (FEPPTs), and PERMA uniquely …

Education / Training Mental Health Peer reviewed