Assessing the impact of combat trauma on the severity, expression, and course of posttraumatic stress disorder in justice-involved Veterans

Abstract: Objective: Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is associated with criminal justice involvement in veterans, but it is unclear how trauma type influences this …

Beyond first-line approaches: a scoping review of emerging operational stress interventions for military and public safety personnel

Abstract: Mental health issues such as posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) are increasingly common among military Veterans and public safety personnel. Typical or traditional …

Critical conversations: A restorative engagement initiative for people with lived experience of military sexual trauma

Abstract:Introduction: Military sexual trauma (MST) affects many Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) personnel and Veterans, with thousands of individuals reporting military sexual …

Experiences of military sexual assault, PTSD, and participation in life activities among Canadian women Veterans

Abstract:Introduction: International research demonstrates that military sexual assault has far-reaching effects on the daily lives of women Veterans. The purpose of this study was …

The association between food security and military satisfaction among a representative sample of the active-duty United States military service members, 2020

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Military satisfaction is an important determinant for military retention and subsequently military readiness. Military readiness is also impacted by food …

Instruments for measuring financial well-being among Veterans: A systematic review

Abstract: LAY SUMMARY: Financial health contributes to Veterans' well-being. The authors systematically searched the literature to identify tools that measure financial well-being, …

Military cultural competence among human service helping professionals: A psychometric analysis of three brief measures

Abstract: Service members, Veterans, and military families regularly seek clinical care from civilian providers, and military cultural competence is critical for effective service …

Model for musculoskeletal injury risk factors among US Army basic combat trainees

Abstract: IMPORTANCE: Musculoskeletal injuries (MSKIs) are pervasive problems in novice training environments. Evaluation of modifiable and nonmodifiable risk factors of MSKI risk …

Moral injury and identity: Examining moral injury as identity loss and identity change

Abstract: Although it is widely accepted among theorists and clinicians that moral injury can affect identity, these claims are rarely specified, let alone investigated …

Moving forward: The relationship between physical activity and post-deployment outcomes

Abstract: Physical activity may be an important factor for understanding health and psychosocial outcomes following military service. The purpose of this analysis was to evaluate …

Posttraumatic stress disorder and its associations with sexually transmitted infections among Veterans

Abstract: BACKGROUND: One-quarter of all veterans who deployed to Iraq and Afghanistan post-9/11 developed posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). No known longitudinal study has …

Post-deployment screening in the Canadian military: Translating evaluation research into program recommendations

Abstract: The Canadian Armed Forces’ (CAF’s) post-deployment screening has remained largely unchanged since its 2002 introduction. This screening is required for CAF service …