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Sexual Assault in the Military

Abstract: Military sexual assault is a pervasive problem throughout the military services, despite numerous initiatives to end it. No doubt the military’s lack of progress stems …

Effectiveness of Cognitive Processing Therapy for Male and Female U.S. Veterans With and Without Military Sexual Trauma

Abstract: Military sexual trauma (MST) affects approximately 2% and 36% of male and female veterans, respectively, (e.g., Allard, Gregory, Klest, & Platt, 2011). Although the …

The Impact of Maternal and Paternal Deployment on Depressive Symptoms and Well-Being Among Military-Connected Youth

Abstract: Objective: This study examines how military parents' gender moderates the association between deployments and well-being and depression among military-connected youth. …

A randomized clinical trial of group cognitive processing therapy compared with group present-centered therapy for PTSD among active duty military personnel

Abstract: Objective: To determine whether group therapy improves symptoms of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), this randomized clinical trial compared efficacy of group …

Nurses Providing Care to Military Veterans in Civilian Hospitals

Abstract: The purpose of this continuing nursing education article is to increase nurses' and other health care professionals' awareness of appropriate care for military veterans …

The Mental Health of UK ex-Servicemen with a Combat-related or a Non-Combat-related Visual Impairment: Does the Cause of Visual Impairment Matter?

Abstract: Since the start of the conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan, the numbers of young service personnel who have sustained a combat-related visual impairment have increased. …

Prevalence of, risk factors for, and consequences of posttraumatic stress disorder and other mental health problems in military populations deployed to Iraq and Afghanistan.

Abstract: This review summarizes the epidemiology of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and related mental health problems among persons who served in the armed forces during …

Suicidality in Australian Vietnam veterans and their partners

Abstract: Lifetime suicidality was assessed in a cohort of 448 ageing Australian Vietnam veterans and 237 female partners during in-person structured psychiatric interviews that …

Medical and Welfare Officers Beliefs about Post-Deployment Screening for Mental Health Disorders in the UK Armed Forces: a Qualitative Study

Abstract: This study aimed to examine currently serving United Kingdom (UK) military Medical and Welfare Officers views on the potential introduction of post-deployment screening …

Military sexual assault, gender, and PTSD treatment outcomes of U.S. Veterans

Abstract: This study examined whether gender and military sexual assault (MSA) were associated with psychiatric severity differences at initiation of treatment for posttraumatic …

The Association of Military and Pre-military Sexual Trauma with Risk for Suicide Ideation, Plans, and Attempts

Abstract: Military sexual trauma is a strong predictor of psychiatric disorders and negative health outcomes among military personnel and veterans, but little is known about its …