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Pre-existing parental stress and youth internalizing symptoms predict parent-reported COVID-related stress in military families

Abstract: Understanding the extent to which youth and families experienced COVID-related stress requires accounting for prior levels of stress and other associated factors. This is …

Exploring Military Widows’ Experiences of Social Isolation and Loneliness

Abstract: Today, much is written and broadcast about social isolation and loneliness in wider society but little has been done to explore its impact within the Armed Forces …

A Prospective Study of Marital Distress and Mental Health Symptoms Across the Deployment Cycle

Abstract: Although recent findings imply that marital distress and mental health symptoms are intertwined among military personnel, a prospective longitudinal study is needed to …

The Mental Health and Wellbeing of the UK Armed Forces Community (March 2023)

Abstract: This briefing note provides an outline of the current evidence on the mental health and wellbeing of the UK Armed Forces Community. It aims to provide information from …

Quasi-experimental controlled study on the effect of Autism Resource Clinic guardian attendance at a military treatment facility

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a complex neurodevelopmental condition that requires multidisciplinary care. Evidence-based practice indicates that early …

Distress tolerance, family cohesion and adaptability, and posttraumatic stress symptoms among combat Veterans and their parents

Abstract: Objective: The aversive impact of combat‐related posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) on family members has been examined mainly among veterans' partners as well as …

Peer support activities for Veterans, serving members, and their families: Results of a scoping review.

Abstract:For many, including military veterans and their families, support between individuals with shared lived experiences, or peer support, has long been utilized as a way to …

Traumatic brain injury and relationship distress during military deployment and reunion

Abstract: Objective: This study seeks to advance the literature by disentangling the effects of deployment‐acquired traumatic brain injury (TBI) from comorbid postconcussive …

Psychosocial factors and military-to-civilian transition challenges: a dyadic analysis of Veterans and their spouses

Abstract: Introduction: Limited research has focused on the military-to-civilian transition from the perspective of both Veterans and their spouses and on the role each may play in …

Living with a traumatized partner: Dyadic approach to well-being of war-affected married couples

Abstract: Objective: Personal well-being is a positive state of mind that involves the whole life experience. Croatian War of Independence has certainly been a life-changing …

An exploration of potential pressures to engage in parenting accommodation of PTSD symptoms for military couples

Abstract: In the context of service member posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms, intimate partners may experience pressure to take over parenting roles and run …

Veteran family virtual summit 2023: January 26–27, 2023

Abstract: Veteran Families have unique experiences and needs that are often unheard and unaddressed. To start a discussion about these needs, the Atlas Institute hosted the Veteran …