Randomized Controlled Trial of Home-Based Telehealth Versus In-Person Prolonged Exposure for Combat-Related PTSD in Veterans: Preliminary Results

Abstract: Telehealth technology may reduce the effect of treatment barriers and improve participation in treatment for veterans with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The …

Fact Sheet ‘Post-traumatic Stress Disorder following deployment’ in the Dutch population

Abstract: A substantial majority of the Dutch population (approximately 80%) will at some point experience one or more potentially traumatic events. Some people undergoing such an …

Anger in the UK Armed Forces. Strong Association With Mental Health, Childhood Antisocial Behavior, and Combat Role

Abstract: We assessed the strength of the association of several mental health problems, childhood difficulties, and combat role with anger, as well as the contribution of these …

Are 60-Minute Prolonged Exposure Sessions With 20-Minute Imaginal Exposure to Traumatic Memories Sufficient to Successfully Treat PTSD? A Randomized Noninferiority Clinical Trial

Abstract: The study aims to determine whether 60-minute sessions of prolonged exposure (PE) that include 20 minutes of imaginal exposure (IE) are noninferior to the standard …

Nothing New Under the Sun: Post-Traumatic Stress Disorders in the Ancient World

Abstract: Herodotus’ account of the Athenian spear carrier Epizelus’ psychogenic mutism following the Marathon Wars is usually cited as the first documented account of …

One Day at a Time: The Experiences of Partners of Veterans With Posttraumatic Stress Disorder

Abstract: The intimate partners of veterans living with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) often have few opportunities to articulate in their own words how the disorder affects …

Randomized Effectiveness Trial of a Brief Course of Acupuncture for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder

Abstract: Initial posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) care is often delayed and many with PTSD go untreated. Acupuncture appears to be a safe, potentially nonstigmatizing …

The Mental Health of the UK Armed Forces: Where Facts Meet Fiction

Abstract: A substantial amount of research has been conducted into the mental health of the UK military in recent years. This article summarises the results of the various studies …

Posttraumatic stress disorder treatment for Operation Enduring Freedom/Operation Iraqi Freedom combat veterans through a civilian community-based telemedicine network

Abstract: Background:Telemedicine holds great potential to improve access to care and to reduce barriers to treatment for military populations with posttraumatic stress disorder …

Exploring Positive Pathways to Care for Members of the UK Armed Forces Receiving Treatment for PTSD: a Qualitative Study

Abstract: The objective of the study is to examine the factors which facilitate UK military personnel with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) to engage in help-seeking …

Literature review: UK Veterans and Homelessness

Executive Summary: There is quite a significant body of research on the subject of homelessness as experienced by veterans of the UK Armed Forces. This provides for a …

PTSD is Negatively Associated with Physical Performance and Physical Function in Older Overweight Military Veterans

Abstract: This study examines the effect of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) on function and physical performance in older overweight military Veterans with comorbid …