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The impacts of canine-assisted therapy on combat Veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder

Abstract: The purpose of this study was to examine the impact of canine-assisted therapy (CAT) on combat-related posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) by conducting a systematic …

Project Eagle: Perioperative guidelines to reduce emergence agitation in Veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder

Abstract: Introduction: Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) increases veteran risks for emergence agitation. The St. Louis VA adopted “Project Eagle'' in 2022 to reduce the risk …

The transitional experience of student Veterans into higher education

Abstract: The transitional experience from the military into higher education can pose unique challenges to student veterans, especially for those who seek to obtain professional …

Type D personality, stressful lifestyle, coping styles, and social support in military undergraduates

Abstract: Type D personality, characterized by negative affectivity and social inhibition, has been shown to predict the prognosis of patients with heart disease. Type D …

Conceptualizing the healthcare utilization needs of military service members and Veterans with posttraumatic stress injury belonging to the Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC) communities: An exploratory study

Abstract: Background: Veterans are at high risk for trauma-related injuries, including posttraumatic stress (PTSD) and/ or Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBI). Several evidence-based …

The role of mindful self-care in the relationship between psychological inflexibility and post-military reintegration among U.S. Veterans

Abstract: This study investigated the relationships between psychological inflexibility, mindful self-care, and post-military reintegration among 208 U.S. military veterans from …

Attorney interpretations of law and policy regarding military families with dependents experiencing disabilities

Abstract: Within the United States Armed Forces, support of families is seen as a service that is critical to the success of the military mission. Due to the armed forces being an …

Gatekeepers of justice: Law enforcement attitudes about and decisions with Veterans

Abstract: The occurrence of mental health problems among military veterans is high (Kulka et al., 1988; Milliken et al., 2007) and has been linked to criminal justice involvement …

Soldiering on: Resilience and protective factors in the post-9/11 U.S. Army Veteran cohort's civilian transition

Abstract: This qualitative dissertation employs Interpretive Phenomenological Analysis (IPA) to investigate the lived experiences of post-9/11 Army veterans and explore the …

Do you feel confident enough to seek help: The relationship between mental health confidence and help-seeking intentions and help-seeking in military members

Abstract: The literature review supports that when looking at help-seeking behaviors, specifically in the military population, there is a significant amount of service members who …

Exploring the differences in military attitudes toward rape myths and their relationship to demographic factors

Abstract: Military sexual assault crimes, including rape, attempted sexual assault, unwanted sexual contact, and sexual harassment, have continued to increase over the last few …

The relationship between institutional identification, institutional betrayal, and trauma symptom severity in survivors of military sexual trauma

Abstract: Military sexual trauma (MST) is increasingly prevalent, with 8,866 reported cases in 2021, though actual numbers are likely higher. Despite prevention efforts by the …