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Caregiver experiences of public services following child trauma exposure: a qualitative study

Abstract: Background: Many children in low and middle income countries (LMIC) are exposed to trauma. Contact with public services are a potential influence on parent–child …

Gambling Disorder in Veterans: A Review of the Literature and Implications for Future Research

Abstract: To review the scientifc literature examining gambling behavior in military veterans in order to summarize factors associated with gambling behavior in this population. …

The Importance of Parents' Community Connections for Adolescent Well-being : An Examination of Military Families

Abstract: Drawing from the Social Organization Theory of Action and Change (SOAC), this analysis of 223 military families, including active duty (AD) military and civilian …

Family-Centered Care for Military and Veteran Families Affected by Combat Injury

Abstract: The US military community includes a population of mostly young families that reside in every state and the District of Columbia. Many reside on or near military …

Military Cultural Competence

Abstract: This article offers a new definition of military cultural competence based on a review of the literature. As a starting point, the defining characteristics of military …

Effects of therapeutic horseback riding on post-traumatic stress disorder in military veterans

Abstract:  Background: Large numbers of post-deployment U.S. veterans are diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and/or traumatic brain injury (TBI), leading to an …

Aging LGBT Military Service Members and Veterans

Abstract: The purpose of this chapter is to highlight the experiences and needs of aging sexual and gender minority (SGM) veterans. Significant demographic changes in the …

Psychological Adjustment After Military Operations: The Utility of Postdeployment Decompression for Supporting Health Readjustment

Abstract: This chapter provides a literature review of postdeployment stressors and their effects and explores the potential value of adding a transition period between the …

International Missions, Marital Relationships and Parenting in Military Families: An Exploratory Study

Abstract: Military families are faced with specific challenges associated with the professional military context, such as the separation of the military member from the rest of …

Military Family Advocacy in the U.S. Army: Program Service Outcomes and Family Participation

Abstract: Violence in military families remains a vexing problem. Since the advent of the Global War on Terror, there is inconsistent evidence that the prevalence of family …

Caregiver Burden and Psychological Distress in Partners of Veterans With Chronic Posttraumatic Stress Disorder

Abstract: Caregiver burden and psychological distress were examined in a sample of 71 partners of Vietnam War combat veterans. Partners of patients (n = 51) diagnosed with …

Elevated Risk of Arrest for Veteran's Administration Behavioral Health Service Recipients in Four Florida Counties

This research focuses on the inappropriate imprisonment of people who are exhibiting symptoms of mental illness.