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Suicides in the Military: The Post-Modern Combat Veteran and the Hemingway Effect

Abstract: Suicides in the military have increased over the last ten years. Much effort has been focused on suicide prevention and treatment, as well as understanding the reasons …

Eating disorders and associated mental health comorbidities in female veterans

Abstract: Eating disorders (EDs) remain understudied among veterans, possibly due to the perception that primarily male population does not suffer from EDs. However, previous …

The Psychological Effects of Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) on UK Military Personnel in Afghanistan

Abstract: To explore the psychological consequences of improvised explosive device (IED) exposure as IEDs have been the greatest threat to UK military personnel in Afghanistan …

Unemployment in Military Spouses: An Examination of the Latent and Manifest Benefits, Quality of Life, and Psychological Wellbeing

This article exploresemployment, latent and manifest benefits (LAMB), wellbeing, and quality of life (QoL) in Australian military spouses. Results confirmed that unemployed spouses …

Participants Perceptions of Veterans Treatment Courts: A Qualitative Assessment and Systems Model

Abstract: This qualitative study explores veteran treatment court (VTC) participant perceptions of the judicial processes within the court, their experiences with the judge and …

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 …

The development and testing of a checklist to study behaviour change techniques used in a treatment programme for Canadian Armed Forces members with Chronic non-specific low back pain

Abstract: Purpose: There are reports of increased use of a variety of behaviour change techniques (BCT) by physiotherapists and findings of beneficial effects of use. However, …

Randomized Controlled Trial of two Brief Alcohol Interventions for OEF/OIF Veterans

Abstract: The purpose of this study was to test the efficacy of two brief interventions for alcohol misuse in a sample of combat veterans of the wars in Iraq and …

Intimate Partner Violence and Military Women

Abstract: Intimate partner violence (IPV) is a significant issue that affects all women, including those who serve in the military. The myriad of issues faced by active-duty women …

Military Veterans’ Midlife Career Transition and Life Satisfaction

Abstract: Many military veterans face the challenging transition to civilian employment. Military veteran members of a national program, Troops to Teachers, were surveyed …

Effects of Omega-3 Fatty Acid Supplementation on Neurocognitive Functioning and Mood in Deployed U.S. Soldiers: A Pilot Study

Abstract: Omega-3 fatty acids (FAs) may have neuroprotective properties for psychological health and cognition. The objective of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of …

PTSD symptoms and pain in Canadian military Veterans: the mediating roles of anxiety, depression, and alcohol use

Abstract: Symptoms of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and pain are often comorbid among veterans. The purpose of this study was to investigate to what extent symptoms of …