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A structured forest therapy intervention enhancing the nature connection, mood states, and satisfaction with life of U.S. Veterans with PTSD: A pilot study

Abstract: Forest therapy has gained increasing attention as an outdoor therapeutic intervention for individuals with various health challenges. However, its impact on nature …

Roundtable: Establishing Veterans studies as an academic discipline

Abstract: Ten individuals who played key roles in formalizing veterans studies at American universities or within professional associations reflect on the field\’s origins, key …

Whole warrior, whole health: Holistic approaches to Veteran well-being

Abstract: The engaging roundtable focused on holistic approaches that support United States veterans\’ well-being. This discussion explored complex and diverse perspectives to …

Methodological & theoretical innovations for researching Veterans

Abstract: This roundtable explored the significance of methodological and theoretical innovation in advancing veterans studies as an interdisciplinary field. Traditional research …

Combat Veteran mental health outcomes after short-term counseling services

Abstract: Combat veterans suffer from elevated rates of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), depression, and generalized anxiety relative to the general population and other …

The health and wellbeing outcomes of employment and vocational-based interventions for Veterans: a scoping review

Abstract: Governments worldwide have invested in employment programs for veterans to aid the transition from military to civilian life, yet there is a lack of evidence of their …

Investigating voices centered in Veteran family research: A call for greater representation

Abstract: When studying family systems and phenomena occurring within the family, a multi-informant approach allows researchers to capture nuanced accounts of family dynamics from …

Cannabis use characteristics and posttraumatic stress disorder-related outcomes among Canadian Veterans with chronic pain

Abstract: Previous research on the relationship between cannabis and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) has produced equivocal Results:. One explanation is that differences in …

Military institutional betrayal: A quantitative analysis of perceived inadequate transition support and institutional betrayal among U.S. Veterans

Abstract:This study examined the association between perceived inadequate military transition support and institutional betrayal during the transition of U.S. military veterans …

The first salute: Why ethical onboarding matters for Veteran hires

Abstract: As military veterans transition into civilian employment, they often encounter cultural misalignment, operational ambiguity, and identity shifts that can hinder their …

Veterans’ trauma-related guilt and self stigma affect treatment-seeking behavior

Abstract: The vast majority of veterans experience traumatic events; however, few go on to develop clinically significant posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Of those that do …

Rethinking acculturation and military transition: An agenda for military-civilian biculturalism, reintegration, and adjustment

Abstract: Veterans are like migrants, at least according to some military researchers. When service members leave the military, they leave a strong military culture for civilian …