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Mental health outcomes following exposure to combat events during the October 7th war in Israeli reserve soldiers

Abstract: BACKGROUND: The present study examines specific associations between various war events and probable posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) Checklist for DSM-5 …

Experience of military psychologists working with service members affected by combat-related psychological trauma

Abstract: This study examines the occupational stressors, emotional distress, and psychological fatigue experienced by military psychologists working with service members affected …

Multimorbidity of mental health and substance use disorders among housed and homeless U.S. Veterans

Abstract: Housing can be an important social determinant of mental health, which is why it is important to understand how mental health disorders (MHDs) and substance use disorders …

Sleep is not getting the attention it deserves: A qualitative study of patient and provider views on sleep management in the Veterans Health Administration

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Unique characteristics and service exposures of the post-9/11 cohort of U.S. Veterans can influence their sleep health and associated comorbidities. The …

Rates of sleep disorders based on a structured clinical interview in US active-duty military personnel with acute suicide risk

Abstract: ObjectivesMethodsResultsConclusionsIndividuals who are at higher risk for suicide commonly report sleep disorder symptoms. There is a need for increased precision in …

The lived experiences among African American women Veterans: A transcendental phenomenological study

Abstract: Mental health disparities disproportionately affect African American women veterans (AAWVs) in the United States, creating significant barriers to accessing adequate …

Homelessness in female Veterans: A phenomenological study of perceived precipitating factors

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Although researchers have examined health issues among women veterans, the phenomenological study of homeless women veterans is limited. PURPOSE: A …

Combat posttraumatic stress disorder as complex and considerations for future treatment of combat complex PTSD

Abstract: Research on Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) indicates that veterans of Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom experience significantly higher rates …

Coping is complicated: Examining the roles of coping strategies and pain self-efficacy for black Veterans with chronic pain

Abstract: Black patients with chronic pain routinely receive insufficient pain management, which contributes to myriad worse outcomes. This inadequate care stems from various …

Impact of demographic and deployment related factors on structured inventory of malingered symptomatology performance in Veterans and Service members

Abstract:Background: Screening for feigning and exaggeration in military populations is necessary for accurate interpretation of findings in clinical and research settings. The …

Fighting an inner battle: The effects of deployment experiences on ex-military prison staff in England and Wales

Abstract: In 2022, the U.K. Ministry of Justice started fast-tracking veterans into the prison service to reduce the violence in British prisons. These ambitions rest on a fragile …

Problematic anger in a treatment‐seeking Canadian Veteran population: Prevalence, assessment, and treatment implications

Abstract: Anger is a natural, adaptive emotion that is culturally accepted in military settings. Problematic anger (i.e., intense anger paired with significant distress and …