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Risk and Protective Factors for Self-Harm and Suicide Behaviours Among Serving and Ex-Serving Personnel of the UK Armed Forces, Canadian Armed Forces, Australian Defence Force, and New Zealand Defence Force: A Systematic Review

Abstract: Background: Self-harm and suicide behaviours are a major public health concern. Several factors are associated with these behaviours among military communities. …

Association of 5-HTTLPR With Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder in US Service Members

Abstract: Objective: Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a mental disorder that manifests after exposure to a stressful traumatic event, such as combat experience. Accumulated …

Introduction to Special Issue Section: Resilience to Stress and Trauma within the Military Environment

Abstract: This special issue discusses the pervasive nature of stress and trauma within military settings, highlighting the critical need to understand factors that contribute to …

The Role of Alexithymia in Suicide Ideation Among Taiwanese Army Military Personnel: A Serial Mediation Model Investigating the Effects of Perceived Stress and Depression

Abstract: Maintaining the good mental health of Taiwanese military personnel is crucial, especially in light of incidents such as the Taiwan Strait crisis. Suicide is a leading …

The impact of the global pandemic on Veterans with serious mental illness (smi): Healthcare utilization and mortality

Abstract: Background: Individuals with serious mental illness (SMI) experience barriers to accessing and engaging with healthcare, which may have been exacerbated during the …

The Regretted Actions and Inactions of Military Veterans and Psychological Problems

Abstract: Objective: The present study investigated regretted actions and inactions of military Veterans. The aims of this study were to: (a) explore whether acts of omission may …

Mental Health Profiles of Depressive Symptoms and Personal Well-Being among Active-Duty Military Families

Abstract: Although some research has examined the mental health of individual family members in military families, additional research is needed that considers mental health among …

Rates and Predictors of Rapid Eye Movement Sleep Behavior Disorder Symptoms Among Post-9/11 Veterans

Abstract: Objective: Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and traumatic brain injury (TBI), which are prevalent conditions among post-9/11 veterans, increase risks of rapid eye …

A Longitudinal Network Analysis of Suicide Risk Factors Among Service Members and Veterans Sampled for Suicidal Ideation or Attempt

Abstract: Background: Suicidal thoughts and behaviors are elevated among active-duty service members (ADSM) and veterans compared to the general population. Hence, it is a priority …

Deployment-Related Toxic Exposures Are Associated with Worsening Mental and Physical Health After Military Service: Results from a Self-Report Screening of Veterans Deployed After 9/11

Abstract: Exposure to toxins-such as heavy metals and air pollution-can result in poor health and wellbeing. Recent scientific and media attention has highlighted negative health …

Prevalence of Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder in Serving Military and Veteran Populations: A Systematic Review

Abstract: Serving military personnel and veterans are known to be at elevated risk of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and some veterans have been shown to respond poorly to …

Perceived Stress and Personal Growth Following the Transition to Military Service: The Role of Sense of Coherence and Perceived Social Support

Abstract: Relying on personal growth and structuration theories, we aimed to examine the internal (sense of coherence/SOC and help-seeking/HS) and external (perceived social …