The Role of PTSD Symptom Severity and Relationship Functioning in Male and Female Veterans' Mental Health Service Use

Abstract: Previous research has shown that difficulties in intimate relationships promote mental health treatment seeking for male veterans, but findings for female veterans have …

Post-traumatic growth among UK military personnel deployed to Iraq or Afghanistan: data from phase 3 of a military cohort study

Abstract: Background: Post-traumatic growth (PTG) refers to beneficial psychological change following trauma. Aims: This study explores the sociodemographic, health and …

The relationship between chronic PTSD, cortical volumetry and white matter microstructure among Australian combat veterans

Abstract: Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) has been associated with volumetric and white matter microstructural changes among general and veteran populations. However, regions …

Women veterans' attitudes toward family involvement in PTSD treatment: a mixed-Methods examination

Abstract: Family member (FM) involvement in treatment for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) has the potential to enhance veterans' sense of support and connection and reduce …

Military Veteran Involvement with the Criminal Justice System: A Systematic Review

Abstract: Justice-involved veterans face heightened risk for mental health issues, substance abuse and correlated interaction with the criminal justice system, given the nature of …

Inpatient residential treatment program for combat-related posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD): Results from the 2020 Artsakh (Nagorno-Karabakh) War

Abstract: Inpatient residential treatment programs to evaluate active military service members for potential return to service or discharge are considered an integral component of …

How does a restorative approach work? Supporting military veteran families affected by Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

Abstract: Demands for more participatory, collaborative family support services have grown, however implementing such methods in practice has proved difficult. The use of a …

State of the Knowledge of VA Military Sexual Trauma Research

Abstract: Despite substantial efforts to counter sexual assault and harassment in the military, both remain persistent in the Armed Services. In February 2021, President Biden …

Opportunities to More Comprehensively Assess Sexual Violence Experience in Veterans Health Administration Medical Records Data

Abstract: Experience of sexual violence (SV) is prevalent among the Veteran population and associated with many negative mental and physical health outcomes including suicidal …

Association between post-traumatic stress disorder severity and death by suicide in US military veterans: retrospective cohort study

Abstract: Background: There is mixed evidence regarding the direction of a potential association between post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and suicide mortality. This is the …

Soldiering On

Summary: Military veterans often have very specific needs, which are easily missed. This commentary summarises and accreditation scheme for GP practices which seeks to boost …

Effects of Emotion Dysregulation on Post-treatment Post-traumatic Stress Disorder and Depressive Symptoms Among Women Veterans With Military Sexual Trauma

Abstract: Military sexual trauma (MST), defined as sexual assault or repeated, threatening sexual harassment while in the military, is associated with increased risk of long-term …