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Barriers and facilitators to successful transition to civilian life for ex-servicewomen: The perspective of service providers and policymakers

Abstract: The role of women in the UK Armed Forces has changed considerably in the last decade. With the aim to increase the number of women serving in the military, research must …

A preliminary evaluation of virtual reality mindfulness tool for Veterans with pain and anxiety

Abstract: Introduction: Veterans often face a unique combination of physical and mental health challenges resulting from their military service. Often, these health concerns …

Exposure to potentially morally injurious events and long-term psychological outcomes among Dutch military service members deployed to Afghanistan: A latent class approach

Abstract: Exposure to potentially morally injurious events (PMIEs) during military deployment is common and may lead to long-lasting negative psychological consequences, referred …

Associations between military sexual trauma and chronic pain in men and women active military members and Veterans

Abstract: Introduction: We evaluated gendered risks and the associations between demographics, anxiety, and depressive symptoms, military sexual trauma (MST), and severe pain in …

“They’ll talk about everything else… but suicidal ideation”: Clinician experiences addressing non-disclosure of suicidal ideation among military-affiliated clients

Abstract: Background: More than half of people experiencing suicidal thoughts and behaviors may never disclose their experiences to another person. Veterans are more likely to die …

Commemorating the Vietnam War experience 50 years on: The impact and legacy of traumatic stress research with Vietnam Veterans

Abstract: At the 2024 annual meeting of the International Society for Traumatic Stress Studies, a panel of three esteemed scientists participated in a discussion of the history and …

Long-term miRNA changes predicting resiliency factors of post-traumatic stress disorder in a large military cohort—Millennium Cohort Study

Abstract: Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a complex, debilitating condition prevalent among military personnel exposed to traumatic events, necessitating biomarkers for …

Perceptions of the impact of military life on relationships and intimate partner violence and abuse among UK military personnel

Abstract: Research suggests that the prevalence of Intimate Partner Violence and Abuse (IPVA) use (i.e., perpetration) and experience (i.e., victimisation) is higher among military …

Therapeutic factors of U.S. Veterans exhibiting art therapy artwork in a gallery: Multi-year qualitative study

Abstract: The art therapy gallery exhibition empowered clients to share their experiences publicly. A multi-year, grant-funded qualitative study utilizing a post-exhibition survey …

Within-person relationships between perceived suicide-related coping and suicide risk and protective factors in high-risk Veterans with borderline personality disorder symptoms

Abstract: Introduction: Given the high frequency and persistence of suicidal thoughts and behaviors among individuals with borderline personality disorder (BPD), characterizing …

Military sexual trauma services and support: Women Veterans and quality of life

Abstract:The purpose of this qualitative descriptive study was to understand how female military survivors of active-duty military sexual trauma who reside within the United States …

The prevalence and long-term effects of PTSD and moral injury in Swedish military Veterans

Abstract: Introduction: In the context of international military operations, officers and soldiers are exposed to various service-related stressors that may have long-lasting …