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Post-9/11 Veteran Transitions to Civilian Life: Predictors of the Use of Employment Programs

Abstract: Post-9/11 veterans indicate that obtaining employment is both a priority and a challenge. Numerous federal, state, community, foundation-funded and corporate programs …

Exploring the Facilitation of Successfully Completing Treatment within a Residential Setting with Veterans Diagnosed with PTSD

Abstract: Research has found that treatment programmes for veterans with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) have high rates of drop-out and are often not as effective as in …

My invisible PTSD: Exploring the experiences of recovery in treatment seeking veterans

Abstract: Background: Research suggests that ex-military personnel are at high risk of developing mental health disorders such as Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and have …

A Systematic Review of Equine-Assisted Interventions in Military Veterans Diagnosed with PTSD

Abstract: Military veterans transitioning from active duty to civilian life often face challenges during the reintegration process. Reintegration can become more difficult when a …

The Relationship Between Training Program Participation and Gainful Civilian Employment of Gulf War-Era II Veterans

Abstract: The GI Bill of Rights has helped millions of veterans with their transition into civilian employment through education and training programs. In addition to higher …

Pilot Data on Effects of Community Dance for Veterans with PTSD and their Family Members

Abstract: Prior research has shown that there are several symptoms of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) that are persistently hard to treat and critically important for full …

The Business Case for Hiring Military Veterans/Reservists: Stock Price Performance of Military Friendly Firms

Abstract: The reasons for hiring military veterans/reservists are well documented, including such factors as leadership, teamwork, and resilience. Research shows that …

Student-Veterans’ Perceptions of Barriers, Support, and Environment at a High-Density Veteran Enrollment Campus

Abstract: For institutions of higher education with high numbers of enrolled veterans, understanding how these students perceive services specifically designed for them is an …

Perceptions of Legal Legitimacy among University Students with and without Military Service

Abstract: We know that individuals who have and have not served in the military often hold different assessments of social institutions. We also know from a separate body of …

Long-Term Sustained Recovery from Alcohol Use Disorders Among Veterans: A Grounded Theory Investigation

Abstract: This grounded theory study explored veterans’ conceptualization of recovery and factors contributing to establishing and maintaining long-term recovery among veterans. …

Out With The Old, In With The New: A Nuanced Approach To Self-Stigma Among Veterans

Abstract: Self-stigma can generate significant public health costs because of its implications concerning underutilization of treatment. Veterans are particularly vulnerable to …

This Isn’t Your Father’s Anti-War Movement: Comparing the Political Mobilization of Vietnam and Iraq Veterans

Abstract: The mobilization of veterans can be a powerful force for any political cause, especially when that cause is concerned with ending a war. Vietnam veterans’ voices were a …