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Transition Services Utilization Among US Women Veterans: A Secondary Analysis of a National Survey

The purpose of this study was to explore the military-to-civilian transition experiences among US women veterans. This study used a survey to examine employment and personal …

Psychological and Sociological Profile of Women Who Have Completed Elite Military Combat Training

Abstract:  More than 75 women have successfully graduated from the U.S. Army Ranger Course since the integration of women into elite military combat training. This study sought …

Brain-derived neurotrophic factor in war veterans with or without a history of suicide attemp

Abstract: Background: Brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) plays a central role in brain development and plasticity and has been demonstrated to be altered in neuropsychiatric …

Barriers and facilitators of help seeking among morally injured Canadian Armed Forces Veterans and service members: A qualitative analysis

Abstract: Moral injury (MI) refers to the psycho-spiritual consequences of extremely challenging events that threaten one’s moral beliefs and core values. MI is characterized by …

Effectively counseling the military population: Training needs for counselors

Abstract: Counselors (N = 49) interested in working with the military population described what is needed to feel competent and confident counseling this population in a …

Sources of occupational stress among the military musicians of the Royal Air Force

Abstract: Occupational stress has been studied in the military and among professional musicians but not yet among military musicians. We may speculate that military musicians are …

Life satisfaction following treatment-related reductions in alcohol use and PTSD symptoms: Results from vetchange

Abstract: Objective: Rates of hazardous alcohol consumption and co-occurring posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) are high among returning combat veterans and may adversely affect …

The influence of romantic relationships in assessment of suicide risk in U.S. Army Soldiers

Abstract: Even though suicide theories highlight the importance of interpersonal connection, little is known about how romantic relationships impact suicide risk among military …

Insider Research: Ensuring Authenticity in Online Research

Abstract: Research of UK armed forces veterans is an area of growing research interest to inform policy and for clinical, psychological, and medical purposes. The internet …

An Educational Theater- Based Activity to Challenge Cultural Stereotypes about Veterans’ and their Lived Experiences

Abstract: The media stereotypes military veterans as damaged beings or indestructible heroes, often forming implicit and explicit biases that impact medical and health …

Gambling and Well-being in the RAF

Abstract: This research report from the RAF Benevolent Fund – Gambling and Wellbeing in the RAF – improves our understanding of the wellbeing of serving RAF personnel. The …