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Physical activity to reduce cardiometabolic risk in Veterans and their families: Protocol for an interdisciplinary investigation with toolkit co-design

Abstract: Many veterans experience a decline in their physical activity following their separation from service. Contributory factors include changes in lifestyle, routines and …

Cognitive and neurobehavioral phenotypes of post 9/11 Veterans with epilepsy and mild traumatic brain injury

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Traumatic brain injury (TBI) and epilepsy are significant health concerns among the veteran population, but the links between mild TBI and cognitive and …

Dynamic resilience and adaptation among Chinese military Veterans: Risk and protective factors during transitional periods

Abstract: AIM: This study aimed to construct a dynamic, stage-based model of resilience development among Chinese military veterans and to analyze the evolving mechanisms of risk …

Development of a military mental health training program aiming to promote mental health and operational readiness in the Danish armed forces: an intervention mapping approach

Abstract: Mental health and operational readiness are essential to soldiers' ability to perform under pressure. Yet within military systems, the mental domain has often been …

Preserving the human character in an inhuman situation: The contributions and meanings of military soul care in the Swedish armed forces

Abstract: Military chaplains (MCs) are trained to address aspects of health beyond the remit of mental health professionals, namely the spiritual/religious and existential …

Potential influence of long-term medication on physical performance in the context of long-term rehabilitation process in soldiers: A retrospective cohort analysis

Abstract: OBJECTIVE: Military service is demanding and requires maintenance of optimal physical and mental health. Deployment-related incidents can precipitate the onset of …

Early risk detection of metabolic syndrome using sex-specific machine learning models in military personnel

Abstract: Metabolic syndrome is a critical predictor of future cardiometabolic disease and an emerging public health concern, particularly in high-demand populations such as …

Am I a priest in the Armed Forces, or a soldier who is a priest? Identity work among military chaplains in the Swedish armed forces

Abstract: Military chaplains (MCs) in Sweden embody a hybrid professional identity at the intersection of ecclesiastical and military institutions. Ordained Lutheran priests serve …

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 …

Editorial: Advances in preventing suicide among Veterans

Abstract:Preventing suicide among military veterans has been a high priority in the United States since the early 2000s. In 2022, suicide rates among veterans were 1.5 times …

Social support networks and well-being of disabled Veterans: The dual roles of institutional support and peer trust

Abstract: Introduction: Existing studies have consistently demonstrated a positive association between social capital and subjective well-being; however, systematic evidence on …

The family wellness program: A bench to bedside translation of behavioral and social science research into a clinical program for intimate partners of warfighters following traumatic brain injury

Abstract: This report details a bench to bedside translation of behavioral and social science research into a clinical program as a result of a collaboration between two United …