Prior Military Service, Identity Stigma, and Mental Health Among Transgender Older Adults

Abstract: Converging evidence from large community-based samples, Internet studies, and Veterans Health Administration data suggest that transgender adults have high rates of U.S. …

Military Veteran Cancer Survivors’ Preferences for a Program to address Lifestyle Change and Psychosocial Wellness Following Treatment

Abstract: This study aimed to understand military veteran cancer survivors’ preferences regarding the delivery of post-treatment wellness services. Thirty-three military veteran …

Facilitating Successful Reintegration: Attending to the Needs of Military Families

Abstract: Subsequent to the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq, the experiences of military service members (MSVMs) and veterans have garnered increasing attention. A growing body of …

Living Alongside Military PTSD: a Qualitative Study of Female Partners’ Experiences with UK Veterans

Abstract: An increased risk of emotional burden in partners of military Veterans with mental health difficulties has been observed. This study aimed to explore the experiences and …

Effect of Group vs Individual Cognitive Processing Therapy in Active-Duty Military Seeking Treatment for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder: A Randomized Clinical Trial

Abstract: Importance: Cognitive processing therapy (CPT), an evidence-based treatment for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), has not been tested as an individual treatment …

Invisible Scars: Mental Trauma and the Korean War

Abstract: This book explores the psychiatric care system in place for Commonwealth troops deployed during the Korean War (1950-1953) and how psychologically traumatised veterans …

Veterans are not the only ones suffering from post traumatic stress symptoms: what do we know about dependents' secondary traumatic stress?

Abstract: Previous research has mainly focused on veterans' mental health problems, especially on posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Less is known about the impact that the …

What Are Effective Psychological Interventions for Veterans With Sleep Disturbances? A Rapid Evidence Assessment

Abstract: Background: Insomnia and related sleep disturbances commonly occur in veterans, with prevalence rates as high as 90% reported in some studies. Military-specific factors …

The Impact of Deployment on Children From Canadian Military Families

Abstract: Children in military families experience various stressors associated with the demands of military life, such as parental absences due to deployments. However, there is …

Public Opinion of the Armed Forces in Canada, U.K. and the U.S.

Abstract: Public opinion of the military impacts morale of active and ex-service members, generates financial backing for military support services and influences political …

The Feasibility of a Web Intervention for Military and Veteran Spouses Concerned about their Partner's Alcohol Misuse

Abstract: Concerned partners (CPs) of military service members and veterans with alcohol misuse face significant help-seeking barriers. We adapted the Community Reinforcement and …

Transplantation Remains Daunting for Many Veterans

Abstract: In this issue of “The AJT Report,” we explore the current state of the VA's organ transplant system—where the system works, and where it fails. Also this issue, …