Abstract: Objective: The objective of this study was twofold; to describe the benefits and drawbacks of aPTSD service dog from the perspective of Veterans with service dogs and to …
Abstract: Veterans face a variety of stressors due to their military service and are more likely to develop psychological problems as a result. Research suggests that as many as …
Abstract: Exposure to traumatic life events is associated with increased risk of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and other mental health problems such as suicidal ideation …
Abstract: Prevalence studies of combat veterans from the recent conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan reveal that up to 20% experience some type of psychiatric disorder as a result of …
Abstract: Parental deployment during military conflicts has the potential to impact child adjustment. As increased numbers of military Service members have children, it is …
Abstract: Objective: Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) are early life experiences of abuse and neglect, and observed violence, among others. For military veterans, both ACEs …
Abstract: Pain is a significant public health issue that may be particularly problematic among injured service members who are at high risk of chronic physical and mental health …
Abstract: Sexual assault is associated with increased psychological distress. It is possible that military sexual assault (MSA) is associated with heightened psychological …
Abstract: Objective: Most veterans with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) who receive care from the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) do not receive individual …
Abstract: Psychiatric comorbidity is common among veterans with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), but there is little known about the patterns of co-occurring mental health …
Abstract: Trauma-focused psychotherapies such as cognitive processing therapy (CPT) and prolonged exposure (PE) are some of the most effective treatments available for …
Abstract: Cross-sectional studies have shown contradictory results concerning the impact of combat exposure on mental health in later life. We examined whether combat exposure …