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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 …

Psychosocial well-being among Veterans with posttraumatic stress disorder and substance use disorder

Abstract: Concurrent posttraumatic stress disorder and substance use disorder (PTSD/SUD) in U.S. military veterans represents an urgent public health issue associated with …

Interpersonal Trauma Histories and Relationship Functioning Among LGB Veteran Couples Seeking PTSD Treatment

Abstract: Lesbian, gay, and bisexual (LGB) Veterans report greater emotional distress, trauma exposure, and PTSD rates than both LGB civilians and non-LGB Veterans. Traumatic …

Predictors of Military Veterans’ Engagement in Bespoke Recovery Pathways and Health and Well-Being Outcomes

Abstract: The objective of this cross-sectional study was to assess how psychosocial variables predict U.K. military veterans’ level of engagement in bespoke recovery pathways …

Longitudinal associations of PTSD and social support by support functions among returning veterans

Abstract: Objective: Research has shown a consistent, negative correlation between social support and PTSD severity among a variety of populations, including military …

The effect of military service and trauma exposure on resilience

Abstract: Research suggests that military personnel are more resilient than civilians, but there are few studies on why this may be. Resilience may be a function of simply being a …

PTSD, depression, and suicidality among survivors of childhood sexual trauma (CST), military sexual trauma (MST), and sexual revictimization (CST + MST)

Abstract: Objective: Research to date has not examined how childhood sexual trauma (CST) followed by sexual trauma during military service (MST) relates to posttraumatic stress …

Understanding Moral Injury From a Character Domain Perspective

Abstract: Within the past decade, the emerging field of moral injury has focused mostly on the clinical dimension of a traumatic event (Griffin et al., Journal of Traumatic …

Transgenerational exposure to combat: Military family, moral dilemmas, reclaiming self

This study sought to understand the impact that parental combat trauma has on children who serve in the armed forces. Using Semi structured interviews the study identified one …

The Role of PTSD Symptom Clusters and Criterion in Predicting Future High-risk Drug and Alcohol use Among Returning Veteran Men and Women

Abstract: The prevalence of co-occurring posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and substance use disorder (SUD) remains exceptionally high among returning veterans, with numerous …

Perceived barriers to mental healthcare among spouses of military service members

Abstract: Barriers to mental healthcare services are reported among military service members. However, little is known about these barriers among the spouses of military personnel, …

PTSD in Veterans, Couple Behavior, and Cardiovascular Response during Marital Conflict

Abstract: Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is associated with strain in marriage and similar intimate relationships, and such difficulties could contribute to associations of …