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Assessment and treatment of obsessive compulsive disorder in Veterans with PTSD: A qualitative descriptive study

Abstract: The comorbidity of obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is common and leads to worse clinical and psychosocial outcomes than PTSD …

Learning from the beyond-human animal: Wildlife encounters in Veterans with PTSD

Abstract: Animal-assisted interventions (AAI) are a type of interaction between humans and other species with a goal of advancing human health. Native American teachings provide a …

Local approaches to Armed Forces Covenant delivery and wider support for the Armed Forces community

Abstract: In this study, Our Community, Our Covenant and beyond, we examined different local, regional, and subregional models that have been adopted by local authorities and their …

Creating moral space: How military chaplains in the Netherlands support Veterans with moral injury

Abstract: Introduction: The concept of moral injury has drawn attention to the role of military chaplains (MCs) in supporting veterans. While international research has explored …

Questions and concerns about MDMA-assisted therapy (MDMA-AT) in Veterans with PTSD symptoms

Abstract:MDMA-assisted therapy (MDMA-AT) for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) shows promise, but attitudes and beliefs about this treatment, especially in symptomatic …

Veteran Affairs chaplains and addiction care: Current training gaps and needs

Abstract: Spirituality in addiction treatment is important to holistic care, yet many chaplains in the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) frequently encounter these issues without …

Supporting community engagement for Veterans after psychiatric hospitalization: Perspectives from clinical, personal, and community supporters

Abstract: Recently psychiatrically hospitalized Veterans are at elevated risk for suicide soon after discharge. Social connectedness is a robust protective factor against suicide; …

A psychoanalytic informed approach to the management of trauma and stressor related disorders in the Navy operational setting

Abstract: Military mental health providers will find themselves evaluating and treating service members for trauma and stressor-related disorders across various settings, including …

The family experience of the Invictus Games through a work family conflict lens: An interpretative phenomenological analysis

Abstract: The Invictus Games are an international adaptive sports competition for wounded, injured, and/or ill military members and veterans. Essential to the Games are the …

The perceptions and experiences of United States military leaders regarding training strategies on the stigma and high rates of suicide in the United States military: A descriptive study

Abstract:Stigma and high rates of suicide continue to increase in the United States military without strategic training regarding leaders' perceptions and experiences. The problem …

From the war room to the classroom: A human capital approach for recruiting military Veterans as second-career teachers

Abstract:Background: In the aftermath of COVID-19, teacher shortages are on the rise. More teachers are needed than the education community can provide. With the increase in …

Gender on the front line: Representations of female military personnel on Ukrainian social media

Abstract: The role of female soldiers in armed conflicts has garnered significant attention. In Ukraine's Armed Forces many women serve both on the frontlines and in support roles, …