Quantifying the emotional experiences of partners of veterans with PTSD service dogs using ecological momentary assessment

Abstract: The objective of this study was to investigate the day-to-day experiences of positive and negative emotions among partners of veterans assigned service dogs for …

Hyperarousal symptoms linger after successful PTSD treatment in active duty military

Abstract: Objective: Evidence-based psychotherapies are efficacious at reducing posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms, but military and veteran samples improve less than …

Oral Microbiota Signatures in Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Veterans

Abstract: Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) represents a global public health concern, affecting about 1 in 20 individuals. The symptoms of PTSD include intrusiveness …

A qualitative study of equine‐assisted therapy for Israeli military and police veterans with PTSD—impact on self‐regulation, bonding and hope

Abstract: Equine‐assisted therapy (EAT) is an increasingly popular form of treatment for people suffering from post‐traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) who, for one reason or …

MeT4VeT: Development and Assessment of a Mental Health Toolkit for Military Veterans

Abstract: A feasibility trial was conducted to assess the acceptability and usability of the MeT4VeT app. Feedback from veterans and app data was collected to provide an initial …

Exploring the Role of Social Connection in Interventions With Military Veterans Diagnosed With Post-traumatic Stress Disorder: Systematic Narrative Review

Abstract: Background: It has been identified that military veterans have distinct experiences of loneliness and social isolation and, when comparing this community to other …

Comparison of mental health outcomes of augmenting medications for patients with posttraumatic stress disorder: A national veterans affairs study

Abstract: Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is highly prevalent among veterans. Many veterans with PTSD respond well to serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SRIs). Nonresponders may …

Mental health outcomes of male UK military personnel deployed to Afghanistan and the role of combat injury: analysis of baseline data from the ADVANCE cohort study

Abstract: Background: The long-term psychosocial outcomes of UK armed forces personnel who sustained serious combat injuries during deployment to Afghanistan are largely unknown. …

Exploring the Impact of Gender-specific Challenges During and After Military Service on Female UK Veterans

Abstract: Women represent a modestly increasing proportion of the UK Armed Forces. Despite this, little research in the United Kingdom has examined the experiences of female …

Bring your spouse: brief multifamily group outcome for posttraumatic stress disorder

Abstract: Objective: There has been little evidence supporting the efficacy of psychoeducation as a stand-alone approach to alleviate posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). This …

Impact of alcohol use, combat exposure, and posttraumatic stress on verbal and visual working memory performance in post-9/11 veterans

Abstract: Objective: Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and alcohol use (AU) are highly prevalent and comorbid among post-9/11 U.S. military veterans. Both issues are associated …

Online crowdsourcing to study trauma and mental health symptoms in military populations: a case for amazon's mechanical turk (MTURK) platform

Abstract: Introduction: Amazon's Mechanical Turk (MTurk) appears to be a reliable resource for studying clinical populations and accessing hard-to-reach populations. Recent …