Abstract: The concept of the stiff upper lip stands as a cultural metaphor for the repression and figurative ‘biting back’ of traumatic experience, particularly in military …
Abstract: The physical demands on U.S. service members have increased significantly over the past several decades as the number of military operations requiring overseas …
Abstract: Shannon, an Army Veteran, shares her experience with ETS and the subsequent challenges she faced during her transition to civilian life. The clarity with which Shannon …
Abstract: Dementia is currently incurable, irreversible and a major cause of disability for the world’s older population. The identification, and early intervention of …
This study investigates whether sex and race differences exist in dementia diagnosis risk associated with traumatic brain injury (TBI) among older veterans.
Abstract: This is a summary of the final report on the experiences of older – over the age of 65 - exservicemen and women and service providers for the Poppyscotland-led …
Abstract: In 1980, the U.S. military instituted a zero-tolerance policy for illicit substance use that led to a reduction in such use during military services. Long-term …
Abstract: Recent underwater archaeology projects undertaken by the National Park Service (NPS) and East Carolina University (ECU) involving American military veterans offer a …
Abstract: Background Alcohol misuse among older adults is an emerging public health issue. Older veterans are particularly at risk of developing substance use dependency due to the …
Abstract: Endorsement of traditional masculinity ideology is frequently associated with interference in the treatment of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD); however, there is …
Abstract: Transitioning out of the military can be a difficult time for many veterans and can be especially challenging for members who are ill and/or injured. The Canadian Armed …
Abstract: Given the disproportionate rate of alcohol misuse among veterans and related outcomes as compared to the general population, the examination of predictors of alcohol …