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'Spice' use motivations, experiences, and repercussions among Veterans of the United States Armed Forces

Abstract: BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: The potential for synthetic cannabinoids (SCs) to function as an alternative to marijuana without the same risk of a positive urinalyses led to …

The impact of moral injury on trajectories of depression: A five-year longitudinal study among recently discharged Israeli Veterans

Abstract: Background: Perpetrating or witnessing acts that violate one's moral code are frequent among military personnel and active combatants. These events, termed potentially …

Self-reported likelihood of a future suicide attempt: The role of plans for suicide

Abstract: OBJECTIVE: The present study seeks to add to the existing literature by determining if having a plan for suicide, is associated with an individual's self-reported …

Lifetime blast exposure is not related to cognitive performance or psychiatric symptoms in US military personnel

Abstract: Objective: The present study aimed to examine the impact of lifetime blast exposure (LBE) on neuropsychological functioning in service members and veterans (SMVs). …

The relationship of risk-related behaviors and substance use among US Army National Guard/Army Reserve soldiers and deployment differences

Abstract: U.S. Army National Guard and Army Reserve (ANG/USAR) soldiers are at risk for substance use, and research in other populations suggests risk-related behaviors and traits …

Optimizing military mental health and stress resilience training through the lens of trainee preferences: A conjoint analysis approach

Abstract: Effective mental health and stress resilience (MHSR) training is essential in military populations given their exposure to operational stressors. The scarcity of …

Posttraumatic cognition change trajectories in Veterans with PTSD who completed an intensive Cognitive Processing Therapy treatment program

Abstract: Negative posttraumatic cognitions (NPCs) have been linked to symptoms of PTSD and are an important target of cognitive behavioral treatments for PTSD, including Cognitive …

'Hidden' anger as a risk factor for operational health: An exploratory approach among French military personnel

Abstract: Military personnel are repeatedly exposed to multiple stressors, and are sometimes characterized by high levels of anger. Evidence suggests that this anger can become …

Sexual and reproductive health in military settings: A qualitative study

Abstract: Mission readiness is critical to the operational success of the United States (US) military and includes having a healthy and fit fighting force. Service members and …

Difficulties with emotion regulation within PTSD clusters and moral injury subtypes

Abstract: Treatment and research centered on trauma-related mental health issues have largely focused on posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD); however, moral injury is another …

Factors influencing adherence to insomnia and obstructive sleep apnea treatments among Veterans with mild traumatic brain injury

Abstract: OBJECTIVE: To understand factors influencing adherence to recommended treatment for insomnia and obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) among Veterans with mild traumatic brain …

Predicting soldier retention from army spouse characteristics and attitudes: Soldiering on with spouse support

Abstract: The U.S. Army has a vested interest in retaining the skilled personnel necessary to achieve its mission and strategic goals. A wealth of research has investigated the …