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Perceived barriers to mental healthcare among spouses of military service members

Abstract: Barriers to mental healthcare services are reported among military service members. However, little is known about these barriers among the spouses of military personnel, …

Forecasting military mental health in a complete sample of Danish military personnel deployed between 1992-2013

Abstract: Objective: Mental health problems (MHP) are a relatively common consequence of deployment to war zones. Early identification of those at risk of post-deployment MHP …

Suicide, Homicide, and All-Cause Mortality Among Transgender and Cisgender Patients in the Veterans Health Administration

Abstract: Purpose: This study examines the differences in suicide, homicide, and all-cause mortality between transgender and cisgender Veterans Health Administration (VHA) …

Veterans’ Experiences of Successfully Managing Post-traumatic Stress Disorder

Abstract: Prevalence of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) amongst UK veterans is higher than in the general population. However, prevalence figures do not reflect the …

PTSD in Veterans, Couple Behavior, and Cardiovascular Response during Marital Conflict

Abstract: Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is associated with strain in marriage and similar intimate relationships, and such difficulties could contribute to associations of …

“Fall Out”: Substance Misuse and Service Leavers: A Qualitative Investigation into the Impact of a Compulsory Drug Test (CDT) Discharge (Briefing Report)

Abstract: The primary aim of the Fall Out project is to learn more about a specific cohort of Early Service Leavers (ESLs) — those dismissed from the Armed Forces as a result of …

Self-Compassion and Veteran's Health: A Scoping Review

Abstract: There is evidence to suggest that self-compassion is related to positive health and wellbeing outcomes, therefore, this paper explores this concept within the military …

Vet to Vet Maine: A Pilot Study Measuring Effectiveness of a Veteran Companion Program in Reducing Social Isolation and Loneliness

Abstract: Maine veterans represent 11.8% of Maine’s population, twice that of the United States. Veterans are at risk for social isolation, loneliness, and suicide. This pilot …

Moral injury and the need to carry out ethically responsible research

Abstract: The need for research to advance scientific understanding must be balanced with ensuring the rights and wellbeing of participants are safeguarded, with some research …

Patterns of exposure to potentially morally injurious events among Israeli combat veterans: A latent class analysis approach

Abstract: Following exposure to events that transgress moral beliefs and expectations rooted in cultural, organizational, and group-based ethical rules, veterans can experience …

The Role of Positive Emotion Dysregulation in the Relationship Between Childhood Abuse and PTSD in a Community Sample of Veterans

Abstract: The co-occurrence of childhood abuse and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) among United States military veterans is highly prevalent and clinically significant. …

Interventions to mitigate suicide risk among veterans and military personnel: A rapid review of the latest evidence

Abstract: The aim of this report is to examine the latest evidence on effective interventions that could help tomitigate suicide risk among veterans in Scotland and in the rest of …