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The Challenges of Afghanistan and Iraq Veterans’ Transition from Military to Civilian Life and Approaches to Reconnection

Abstract: Afghanistan and Iraq veterans experienced traumas during deployment, and disrupted connections with friends and family. In this context, it is critical to understand the …

The Impact of Multiple Deployments and Social Support on Stress Levels of Women Married to Active Duty Servicemen

Abstract: Using a large-scale survey, we examined the relationship between number of deployments experienced by female spouses of active duty military members and these spouses’ …

Functional Neuroimaging Distinguishes Posttraumatic Stress Disorder from Traumatic Brain Injury in Focused and Large Community Datasets

Abstract: Background: Traumatic brain injury (TBI) and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) are highly heterogeneous and often present with overlapping symptomology, providing …

Flash to Bang: Psychological Trauma, Veterans and Military Families: can Services Cope?

Abstract: This research explores psychological trauma in the veteran community and service provision. This article questions whether there is adequate service provision to meet …

Iraq and Afghanistan War Veterans with Reintegration Problems: Differences by Veterans Affairs Healthcare User Status

Abstract: We studied 1,292 Iraq and Afghanistan War veterans who participated in a clinical trial of expressive writing to estimate the prevalence of perceived reintegration …

A randomized clinical trial of alcohol care management delivered in Department of Veterans Affairs primary care clinics versus specialty addiction treatment

Abstract: Background: Alcohol use disorder is one of the leading causes of disability worldwide. Despite the availability of efficacious treatments, few individuals with an …

Coverage of Veterans of the Wars in Iraq and Afghanistan in the U.S. Media

Abstract: To evaluate how the media frames veterans of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, this study systematically assesses the discourse on Iraq and Afghanistan veterans in the …

Military blast exposure, ageing and white matter integrity

Abstract: Mild traumatic brain injury, or concussion, is associated with a range of neural changes including altered white matter structure. There is emerging evidence that blast …

Personalized Drinking Feedback Intervention for Veterans of the Wars in Iraq and Afghanistan: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Abstract: Objective: Research has shown that U.S. military veterans are at risk relative to the general adult population for excessive alcohol consumption, and veterans of the …

Sexual Assault in the Military

Abstract: Military sexual assault is a pervasive problem throughout the military services, despite numerous initiatives to end it. No doubt the military’s lack of progress stems …

How (Not) to Sell a Military Memoir in Britain

Abstract: In this study, we look at all (N = 15) military memoirs published between 2001 and 2010 in Britain about military participation in the Afghanistan conflict to establish …

Effectiveness of Cognitive Processing Therapy for Male and Female U.S. Veterans With and Without Military Sexual Trauma

Abstract: Military sexual trauma (MST) affects approximately 2% and 36% of male and female veterans, respectively, (e.g., Allard, Gregory, Klest, & Platt, 2011). Although the …