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Do betrayal-based moral injury and drinking to cope explain the association between military sexual trauma and alcohol consumption?

Abstract: The present study examined two sequential mediation models in which betrayal-based moral injury and drinking to cope were hypothesized to explain the associations between …

Meaningful employment among Veterans with co-occurring substance use and mental health disorders

Abstract: Objective: To examine associations between employment-based self-regulatory processes and meaningful employment attainment among veterans with co-occurring conditions. …

Physical activity and functioning following tai chi and a wellness comparison intervention in Veterans with Gulf War illness

Abstract: Gulf War Illness (GWI) is a highly prevalent chronic, multisymptomatic condition associated with worsening physical health and quality of life among veterans. …

Posttraumatic growth and well-being among body handlers: The role of resilience, coping strategies, and belief in a just world

Abstract: This study examined psychological adaptation among 161 Israeli reserve soldiers who served as body handlers following the October 7, 2023, Hamas terror attack. The study …

The challenges faced by Bedouin soldiers after release from IDF military service and their struggle to reintegrate into civilian life within their community

Abstract: A qualitative study focused on the experiences of young Bedouin Israeli citizens who volunteered to serve in the Israeli Defense Forces. The study aimed to understand the …

A preliminary evaluation of virtual reality mindfulness tool for Veterans with pain and anxiety

Abstract: Introduction: Veterans often face a unique combination of physical and mental health challenges resulting from their military service. Often, these health concerns …

Associations between military sexual trauma and chronic pain in men and women active military members and Veterans

Abstract: Introduction: We evaluated gendered risks and the associations between demographics, anxiety, and depressive symptoms, military sexual trauma (MST), and severe pain in …

Therapeutic factors of U.S. Veterans exhibiting art therapy artwork in a gallery: Multi-year qualitative study

Abstract: The art therapy gallery exhibition empowered clients to share their experiences publicly. A multi-year, grant-funded qualitative study utilizing a post-exhibition survey …

Military sexual trauma's association with lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) and fecal incontinence (FI) among US female Veterans

Abstract: Importance: Military Sexual Trauma (MST) affects a large number of female veterans and is associated with various adverse physical and mental health conditions. Sexual …

The reconsolidation of traumatic memories protocol's adjustments to the remote treatment of injured Ukrainian military personnel in hospital settings

Abstract: Background: Due to the Russian invasion of Ukraine and the intense battlefield combat, many Ukrainian defenders have severe gunshot and explosion injuries, which result …

Examining prolonged exposure outcomes when session frequency is limited: Preliminary findings from a Veteran sample

Abstract: Unlike in efficacy trials, there can be notable variability in session frequency when PTSD treatment protocols, such a Prolonged Exposure (PE), are disseminated in …