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Moral Injury: the Effect on Mental Health and Implications for Treatment

Abstract: Moral injury is understood to be the strong cognitive and emotional response that can occur following events that violate a person's moral or ethical code. Potentially …

The Myths Surrounding Veterans

Summary: This article explores the myths surrounding veteran post-conflict difficulties, specifically examining why misleading information and erroneous beliefs still exist.

DeVos Eyeing School Choice As Option for Military Families: Education secretary raises idea at conservative forum

Abstract: This piece details actions taken to support military-connected children in the United States by the current administration.

Setting the Research Agenda for Preventing Infections From Multidrug-Resistant Organisms in the Veterans Health Administration

Abstract: This is a commentary which outlines the research agenda for preventing infections in the Veterans Health Administration.

Another case of underprovision of mitral valve repair surgery : Lessons from the Veterans Affairs health system

Abstract: The article in this issue of the Journal by Bakaeen and colleagues reports trends in the practice and outcomes of patients who underwent mitral valve surgery in the …

Early Interventions for Trauma: Proceedings from symposia held on 25 November 2014 and 8 January 2015

Abstract: The high incidence of traumatic exposure and the negative consequences for survivors and society highlight the need for effective and appropriate early interventions. …

Fact Sheet Netherlands ‘Veterans with a mission’

Abstract: Peacekeeping missions nowadays frequently include activities in the area of reconstruction and humanitarian aid. For veterans, it does not always end there. This is …

Factsheet 'Commemorative Badge for the Wounded'

Abstract: This factsheet explores the recent history of commemorative badges awarded to veterans in the Netherlands.

Fact Sheet ‘Public Appreciation' in the Netherlands

Abstract: More than twenty years ago the realisation dawned that the government had failed in showing its appreciation for veterans. The sometimes critical reporting on veterans …

Fact Sheet ‘Veterans’ Care’

Abstract: This fact sheet explores veterans' care in the Netherlands.

Fact Sheet ‘Netherlands Veterans’ Institute’

Abstract: This fact sheet explains the policy decisions and founding ideas underpinning the Netherlands Veterans' Institute.

Going Forward: Implications for Post-Combat Military Leadership

Abstract: As programs, services and supports continue to roll out to meet the emerging needs of this post-combat military, all will be ineffective without an organizational …