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Caregiver Burden and Psychological Distress in Partners of Veterans With Chronic Posttraumatic Stress Disorder

Abstract: Caregiver burden and psychological distress were examined in a sample of 71 partners of Vietnam War combat veterans. Partners of patients (n = 51) diagnosed with …

Military sexual trauma, combat exposure, and negative urgency as independent predictors of PTSD and subsequent alcohol problems among OEF/OIF Veterans

Abstract: This study tested a path model of relationships between military sexual trauma (MST), combat exposure, negative urgency, posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms, …

Establishing a New Military Sexual Trauma Treatment Program: Issues and Recommendations for Design and Implementation

Abstract: This article presents a review of issues and considerations when developing a comprehensive military sexual trauma (MST) treatment program. A review of the current …

Evaluation of a Family-Centered Prevention Intervention for Military Children and Families Facing Wartime Deployments

More than 1.7 million children in the United States have a parent serving in the military. Since September 11, 2001, approximately 900,000 children have had a parent who deployed …

Maternal Depression Screening During Prenatal and Postpartum Care at a Navy and Marine Corps Military Treatment Facility

Abstract: Maternal depression in the prenatal and postpartum periods is an important concern for women, infants, and families. Military family life may create some unique …

'Goodbye and Good Luck': The Mental Health Needs and Treatment Experiences of British Ex-service Personnel

Abstract: Background: Little is known aboutthe psychological health or treatment psychological health or treatment experiences of those who haveleft the British armed forces. …

Coming home may hurt: risk factors for mental ill health in US reservists after deployment in Iraq

Abstract: Background: Little research has been conducted on the factors that may explain the higher rates of mental health problems in United States National Guard soldiers who …

Cohesion, leadership, mental health stigmatisation and perceived barriers to care in UK military personnel

Abstract: Background: Military research suggests a significant association between leadership, cohesion, mental health stigmatisation and perceived barriers to care (stigma/BTC). …

Alcohol usage in the UK armed forces: 1 June 2016 to 31 May 2017

Abstract: This bulletin provides the numbers of UK armed forces personnel who have completed the World Health Organisation (WHO) validated Alcohol Usage Disorder Identification …

Aggressive and Violent Behavior Among Military Personnel Deployed to Iraq and Afghanistan: Prevalence and Link With Deployment and Combat Exposure

Abstract: A systematic review and meta-analyses were conducted on studies of the prevalence of aggressive and violent behavior, as well as of violent offenses and convictions, …

Alcohol misuse in the United Kingdom Armed Forces: A longitudinal study

Abstract: Objectives: We assessed changes in Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test (AUDIT) scores over time. We investigated the impact of life events and changes in mental …

Are common mental disorders more prevalent in the UK serving military compared to the general working population?

Although the military is considered to be a stressful occupation, there are remarkably few studies that compare the prevalence of common mental disorder (CMD) between the military …