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College completion and combat Veterans: Barriers and institutional efforts to facilitate successful completion

Abstract: Since the signing of the Post-9/11 GI Bill in 2008, veteran enrollment in college has increased to numbers not seen since the end of World War II. This most recent …

Exploring help seeking barriers for military sexual trauma Veterans

Abstract: Military sexual trauma (MST) among military personnel has grown and the effects of this sexual trauma vary by individual. One out of three women fail to share their …

The coping experiences of Black women spouses of Veterans diagnosed with PTSD

Abstract: This study delved into the experiences of Black women married to veterans diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and their approaches to how they cope with …

Mental health service use among Canadian Veterans and non-Veterans in Ontario: A population-based study exploring differences among males and females and by length of service

Abstract: Veterans of the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) and Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) have a higher prevalence of mental health (MH) conditions than members of the …

Military to civilian life: Transition and reintegration experiences of Army wives

Abstract: Researchers have identified that military-to-civilian transition (MCT) and civilian reintegration is a difficult time for military spouses; as veterans receive …

Beyond the mask: Veterans challenging the strong black woman trope in their journey to heal in the South

Abstract: This dissertation explores Black women Veterans and their connections between place and identity. The purpose of this dissertation is to emphasize notions of citizenship …

The extent to which race, PTSD symptoms, and attitudes toward help-seeking predict help-seeking intentions/help-seeking behavior among Veterans

Abstract: Veterans who are returning to civilian life often experience barriers to seeking mental healthcare. The purpose of this quantitative, non-experimental, correlational …

The lived experience of African American female Veterans with mental health utilization following active duty discharge

Abstract: Although extensive research has explored mental health, transitional barriers, and trauma-related experiences of women veterans, little research has focused on the …

Army National Guard wives’ experiences as the support system: Qualitative descriptive design

Abstract: The purpose of the study was to determine how wives of Army National Guard veterans maintained a successful, thriving, and resilient marriage when faced with deployment …

A pilot study investigating a novel mental resilience tool on U.S. Army mental resilience trainers

Abstract: Adaptive self-reflection, the examination of feelings, thoughts, and behaviors with a focus on coping may lead to more resilient outcomes (Crane, Searle et al., 2019) and …

Social networks as predictors of musculoskeletal injury in U.S. Army soldiers (SNAP-MSKI)

Abstract: Introduction: Musculoskeletal injuries (MSKIs) are the leading cause of medical non-readiness among U.S. Army Soldiers, costing the Military Health System an estimated …

Understanding the transitional needs of servicemembers to Veterans: A focus on mental, social, and behavioral health

Abstract: This applied dissertation was designed to fill the gaps on the transitional American veterans’ lived experience using their own voice. The reconstruction of an American …