Population-based data on the prevalence, correlates, and treatment utilization of post-traumatic stress disorder by gender and veteran status are limited. With changes in post-traumatic stress disorder diagnostic criteria in 2013, …
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Research shows that Veterans benefit from writing poetry for therapeutic purposes. This article suggests the need for future research that considers the effects of the artistic choices that Veterans make …
The aim of this study was to evaluate outcomes of an equine-assisted therapy program for Defence Force veterans and their partners across the psychological domains of depression, anxiety, stress, posttraumatic …
Veterans involved with the criminal justice system represent a particularly vulnerable population who experience high rates of both posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and substance use disorders (SUD). This study sought …
The VA Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers (PCAFC) provides landmark support for family caregivers of post-9/11 veterans. This study examines PCAFC support for veterans with and without PTSD …
Although most veterans in the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) health system are treated for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in the outpatient setting, the VA has approximately 40 residential PTSD …
Latent Classes of PTSD Symptoms in Veterans Undergoing Residential PTSD Treatment Read More »
Military service, mental health, and gambling activities and motivations as predictors of problem gambling in a sample of UK AF veterans. Age-and-gender matched veterans (n = 1,037) and non-veterans (n = 1,148) completed an …
Homelessness among veterans has dropped dramatically since the expansion of services for homeless veterans in 2009, and now engaging homeless veterans in existing programs will be important to continuing to …
Published research indicates that posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is associated with increased mortality. However, causes of death among treatment-seeking PTSD patients remain poorly characterized. The study objective was to describe …
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Trauma-focused psychotherapies for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) are not widely utilized. The present study is a secondary analysis of a randomized trial of collaborative care, also known as care management, …
There is limited understanding about the frequency of military sexual assault (MSA) in transgender veterans, characteristics associated with MSA, or subsequent mental and behavioral health problems. To address this gap, …
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Conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan have resulted in an increased focus on posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) among U.S. veterans. PTSD is a distressing and interfering mental health condition associated with …
Suicide-bereaved military widows can struggle with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and prolonged grief. Intimate partner violence survivors (IPV) are particularly at risk.
Veterans may be subject to both post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) or mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) or both. How these separately or together affect a veteran’s cognitive state, both …
This study investigated the prevalence of probable complex post-traumatic stress disorder (CPTSD) and associated commodities in UK Armed Forces veterans living in Northern Ireland (NI). The study collected data from …
Exploring complex-PTSD comorbidity in trauma-exposed Northern Ireland veterans Read More »
This review advances the concept of moral injury, which refers to the psychological impact of violations of oneâs moral expectations and beliefs. By means of a systematic literature review, it …
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This study sought to understand whether The Peace of Mind (POM) intervention program reduced post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms and encouraged post-traumatic growth (PTG) in Israeli veterans. Data was collected …
This randomized controlled trial aimed to assess whether post-deployment screening for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), depression, anxiety, or alcohol misuse was effective among Royal Marines and Army personnel in the …
This study examines whether the dissociative subtype of Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) exists in UK Armed Forces military veterans residing in Northern Ireland. Data was collected through a self-report survey …
Among a sample of 341 treatment-seeking veterans and currently serving Canadian Forces members, our objectives were to identify factors of deployment experiences and determine whether they were related to the …
The aim of this study was to examine whether the presence of resilience resources before deployment, and the potential loss of these resources over time, are associated with the risk …
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a prominent mental health condition that affects military personnel. Moral injury is another mental health concern among military personnel that requires further investigation. Moral injury …
This paper investigated secondary outcomes regarding trauma-related cognitions, psychosocial impairment, and insomnia.
This exploratory qualitative study examined the self-representation of veterans with chronic PTSD before a sport rehabilitation program.
Past research demonstrates interrelationships amongst rumination, self-compassion, and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms. However, little research has considered rumination and self-compassion together in relation to PTSD in clinical populations.
This pilot-feasibility randomized control trial examined effects of an adjunctive short-term service dog training program (SDTP) for service members in out-patient treatment for PTSD.
Veterans with chronic pain may face complex additional challenges, notably the potentially high rate of comorbid post-traumatic stress disorder. Linked to this is the developing concept of moral injury, essentially …
Veterans with combat exposure experience high rates of posttraumatic stress symptoms (PTSS) and associated suicidal ideation. The current study examined whether social support (i.e., social connectedness and social engagement) and …
The purpose of this study was to understand how Canadian health care providers have learned to identify the co-occurrence of PTSD symptoms in Veterans with dementia.
This study evaluated psychiatric symptom severity and predictors of women veteranâs mental health treatment engagement during pregnancy and postpartum at the VA North Texas Health Care System.
This study examined the results of Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) for treatment of military-related post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), with stratification by prior PTSD treatment types, including service members/veterans with reported …
This paper looks at knowledge of a specific type of intervention used as a potential treatment for post-traumatic stress disorder in veterans.
This paper explores the connections between depression, anxiety, symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder and pain.
This article (which was published in a special collection in the Journal of Veterans Studies) explores the potential for virtual reality aided exposure therapy to be used as part of …
Little is known about the mental health of Veterans as they get older. How does the mental health and aging process of Veterans compare to people who have not served …
This paper explores military sexual assault among homeless veterans and associated health impacts related to these experiences.
This paper explores trauma-focused treatments for service personnel and veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder.
This paper explores community and social connectedness and symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder.
This paper explores leadership in the US Army and how it impacts on predicted post-traumatic stress disorder.
This paper explores associations between combat exposure and psychological disorders.
This paper examines potential links between unethical conduct, psychological disorders, aggression and unethical behaviour in military service members.
This paper explores the relationship between sleep symptoms, combat stress and post-traumatic stress disorder.
This book chapter proposes a reconceptualisation of combat-related post-traumatic stress disorder.
This paper explores combat exposure and the risk of increased mental health problems as a result.
This paper assesses the use of two specific clinical screening tools for post-traumatic stress disorder with soldiers returning from combat deployment.
This paper explores the possible association between post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and physical health.
This paper explores the association of experiencing combat with post-deployment mental health problems, particularly in relation to post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and depression.
This paper explores whether having resilience resources before deployment, and the potential loss of those resources, has an effect on the risk of PTSD symptoms post-deployment.
This paper explores dementia in a military and veteran population, specifically in relation to risk factors such as traumatic brain injury (TBI) and the effect of deployment.
This paper explores post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and complex post-traumatic stress disorder (CPTSD) in treatment seeking veterans. In this study, risk factors and comorbidity between veterans meeting criteria for PTSD …
This paper explores the use of creative arts interventions with military families that have been affected by traumatic brain injury (TBI).
This article summarizes what is known about PTSD in gender-diverse veterans and proposes a theoretical model to describe how bio-sociocultural factors in this population may interact to increase the risk …
This paper explores problems that can be associated with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). In particular, this paper focuses on connections to intimate partner violence (IPV).
This paper explores potential connections between involvement in the justice system and symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder.
This paper explores the stigmatisation of veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder in relation to employment and perceived work performance.
This paper explores associations between symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder and alcohol use disorder.
This study presents secondary data analyses from a randomized clinical trial comparing the efficacy of in-person versus telemedicine delivery of prolonged exposure therapy for female veterans (151) with military sexual …
This study sought to understand the differences in mental health between female and male US veterans. The study surveyed a random sample of 1,730 veterans (85 female) who were patients …
This study provides longitudinal data on an integrative approach to treating veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) based on the principles of post-traumatic growth. Outcomes related to psychiatric symptoms, quality …
This paper focuses on the caregivers of veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
This paper explores the experience of ‘support persons’ (SPs), such as family members and friends, who provide emotional and/or practical support to veterans undergoing treatment for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
This paper looks at non-attendance of veterans at individual and group psychotherapies, exploring reasons for this non-attendance.
This paper explores the association between trauma-related guilt and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and factors that account for this association.
This article compares the expectations of veterans on the wait list for a service dog against the experiences of veterans with service dogs. 129 post 9/11 veterans 69 with a …
This paper explores the co-occurrence of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and substance use disorder (SUD).
This paper explores the co-occurrence of childhood abuse and post-traumatic stress disorder.
This paper explores risk and resilience actors associated with post-traumatic stress disorder.
This paper looks at the difficulties associated with post-traumatic stress disorder in veterans, in particular the strain the disorder can put on marriage and other intimate relationships.
This paper explores the complex relationship between military sexual trauma (MST) and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in veterans.
This paper explores factors that may contribute to risk of suicide in veterans with military sexual trauma-related post-traumatic stress disorder.
This study evaluated whether mindful attention to the present moment mediated the association between number of lifetime traumas and mental health in a sample of 1,268 trauma-exposed U.S. veterans. The …
This paper explores the effects of Service dogs on veterans’ symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder. It focuses in particular on veterans’ change in medication as a result of interaction with …
This piece of research explores patterns of exposure to morally injurious events in Israeli veterans.
This study reviewed existing studies on PTSD treatment programs attended by military populations to evaluate treatment dropout rates. In total, 26 studies were included in this review, with a total …
This paper explores how veterans successfully manage post-traumatic stress disorder.
This paper explores veterans’ long term recall of combat exposure.
This paper explores the use of technology to help provide social support to veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder.
This paper explores the use of specific types of psychotherapy and the effect of different therapists on the treatment of post-traumatic stress disorder in veterans.
This paper contributes to evidence of a particular factor structure that adds to knowledge of post-traumatic stress disorder in populations exposed to combat trauma.
This paper examines a specific type of self-report scale for the screening and treatment of post-traumatic stress disorder.
This paper explores the co-morbid existence of post-traumatic stress disorder and problematic alcohol use in Northern Irish veterans.
This paper explores the efficacy of Transcendental Meditation as a treatment for post-traumatic stress disorder.
This paper explores the use of cognitive processing therapy (CPT) for the treatment of veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder who are at risk of suicidal thoughts and behaviours.
This paper explores the relationship between moral injury and mental health conditions such as post-traumatic stress disorder.
This study examines whether Scottish veterans are at an increased risk of dementia, in comparison with people who have never served.
This paper explores the relationship between post-traumatic stress disorder and drug use among male and female veterans.
This review looks at randomised controlled trials that evaluated evidence-based post-traumatic stress disorder treatments in Service personnel and veterans.
This paper examines the behavioural consequences of comorbid post-traumatic stress disorder and dementia in veterans.
This paper investigates the perceptions of 5 veterans on the use of alcohol and medical cannabis to cope with PTSD symptoms and outlines key implications.
This paper introduces the theory and application of Embodied Restorying Practices (ERPs). ERP is an intervention designed to promote military family reintegration toward individuals and families who have experienced stress, …
This article reports on the construction and validation of the Veterans Adjustment to College (VAC) scale, which was designed to help college administrators and veteran service officials understand how well …
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This research is being conducted by Chloe Walsh who is completing a Doctorate in Counselling Psychology at Glasgow Caledonian University. “I am conducting interviews as part of a research study …
This paper explores the impact of a Service member’s symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder on the health of their spouse.
This paper explores the relationship between post-traumatic stress disorder and depression, and their comorbidity among US veterans.
The purpose of this pilot study was to begin exploring the associations between PTSD symptoms and relationship quality among military couples. Data was collected from 50 couples using measures to …
Pilot Data on the Nature of Trauma Exposure in Military Couples Read More »
This study sought to understand the course needs of student veterans at a comprehensive research university and a regional university. 30 student veterans completed a survey and a follow up …
This paper explores the use of virtual reality exposure therapy as an intervention to treat combat-related post-traumatic stress disorder in active duty service members.
This paper explores a specific treatment for sleep disturbance, including insomnia and nightmares, in veterans with PTSD.
This paper explores the use of video-teleconferencing for the delivery of health care through the Veterans Health Administration in the US.
This article reviews the interwoven history surrounding mental health diagnoses and military veteran depictions of the twentieth and twenty-first centuries. A number of implications, both positive and negative surrounding the …
Dominic Jones is a research student at the University of Gloucestershire and is conducting the following study, “An investigation into the psychological benefits of sport and physical activity for military …
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This dissertation evaluates a pilot study to investigate the feasibility and efficacy of a combined CBT-I and IRT protocol intervention for insomnia and nightmares delivered in a group format to …
This paper explores the treatment of attention bias modification (ABM) for anxiety disorders.
This paper trials a specific intervention for the treatment of post-traumatic stress disorder in veterans.
This paper details a trial carried out to evaluate the use of Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) as a treatment for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
This article evaluates the use of Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) for the treatment of combat-related psychological trauma.
The aim of this study was to gain an understanding of patientsâ motivations to use or not to use wearable devices during an intensive treatment program for post-traumatic stress disorder …
This article assesses outcomes associated with a specific approach to stress reduction for veterans with post traumatic stress disorder.
This paper examines the use of an online cognitive-behavioural therapy intervention called Vets Prevail for post traumatic stress disorder and depression.
This piece of research explores the dropout and health outcomes of veterans who attended an intensive 6-week residential treatment programme. The research used a sample of 246 participants who received …
This pilot study explores the feasibility of using tele-therapy as an intervention for veterans with PTSD. A total of 27 participants engaged in tele-therapy, with a treatment completion rate of …
This article focuses on Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). A brief overview of PTSDÂ is followed by sections on Diagnosing PTSD, prevalence and risk factors associated with PTSD, treatments for PTSD …
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This article reviews the literature on untreated post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in armed forces veterans. The paper attempts to reach a conclusion on what barriers veterans face when seeking help …
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This report details a study to examine how symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder evolve over time, to identify vulnerability and protective factors that impact on symptoms and to explore post-service …
This article details a randomized control trial that set out to assess the effectiveness of an online programme (The Together Webinar Programme (TTP-webinar) in promoting quality of life and reducing …
This study seeks to understand how veterans experiences of trauma and moral injury impact on their psychological well being. 30 male veterans who had been exposed to a traumatic event …
This paper explores co-morbid post-traumatic stress disorder and alcohol use in a UK military population.
This study aimed to validate the International Trauma Questionnaire’s ability to distinguish between ICD-11 PTSD (Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder) and CPTSD (Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder). 177 help-seeking veterans completed the measure. …
This article aims to understand the extent at which military personnel with PTSD verses those without PTSD differ with respect to specific cognitive biases. To understand this better a review …
Cognitive biases in military personnel with and without PTSD: a systematic review Read More »
This review looks at the programmes, services and research that combat stress has provided and conducted over a 5 year period between 2014-2019.
This piece of research aims to understand the link between traumatic brain injury plus loss of consciousness (TBI+LOC). Using clinical records 3335 treatment seeking veterans were identified, of which 403 …
This article explores the impact the COVID-19 pandemic is having on the provision of mental health care for veterans, both in terms of the physical environment in which care is …
Impact of COVID-19 on mental health care for Veterans: Improvise, adapt, and overcome Read More »
This article details the clinical pathways for veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder.
This paper explores barriers to accessing psychological therapies for veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder and investigates more accessible ways of delivering therapy to veterans.
This paper explores how art therapy can help veterans understand and communicate internal processes and how this type of therapy can be part of a multi-model treatment plan.
This paper explores the feasibility of using a community support programme with military partners who are living alongside a partner with post-traumatic stress disorder.
This article explores the potential of using tele-therapy for treating post-traumatic stress disorder in UK veterans.
This paper explores the reaction to treatment of veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder compared to non-veterans undergoing the same treatment.
This paper gives an overview of what we know about UK veterans living with post-traumatic stress disorder.
This paper explores the potential emotional burden on partners of military veterans with mental health difficulties, in particular post-traumatic stress disorder.
This paper focuses on the needs of female partners who support ex-Service personnel with mental health difficulties. An exploration is made of mental health need and barriers to help-seeking among …
This article reports on two studies conducted to evaluate whether outdoor exposure that includes recreational pursuits such as surfing or fishing coupled with opportunities for social interaction with peers may …
This study aims to investigate the efficacy of community dance for veterans with PTSD. Community dance has been shown to strengthen cognitive plasticity which is often a problem for veterans …
Pilot Data on Effects of Community Dance for Veterans with PTSD and their Family Members Read More »
This study aimed to explore the experiences of 9 male veterans, and how they defined their experience of recovery following a six-week intensive treatment programme at combat stress. Data was …
My invisible PTSD: Exploring the experiences of recovery in treatment seeking veterans Read More »
This article explores the impact on the family unit of a father’s post-traumatic stress disorder symptoms as a result of combat trauma.
This paper explores the influence of a father’s post traumatic stress disorder on his offspring and levels of child maltreatment.
This study focused on post 9/11 veterans. It aimed to find out whether the numerous employment training programs available are beneficial to this particular cohort. The study found that there …
This paper details research that investigated the use of Emotional Freedom Techniques with veterans experiencing post-traumatic stress disorder.
This paper explores the use of nature adventure rehabilitation as a way to treat post-traumatic chronic stress disorder.
This paper discusses the results of a study to test a telemedicine-based collaborative care model as an evidence-based treatment of post-traumatic stress disorder.
This paper explores the impact of different types of therapy on military personnel with post-traumatic stress disorder.
This paper explores the effect of acupuncture on post-traumatic stress disorder.
This paper explores the individual placement and support intervention, within the context of employment, for the treatment of post traumatic stress disorder.
The PETT will compare two talking therapies for the treatment of post-traumatic stress disorder in UK military veterans. Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a mental health condition that can affect …
PTSD Experimental Treatment Trial (PETT) – recruiting UK-wide Read More »
This article explores group delivery of treatment for post-traumatic stress disorder in women veterans.
This paper explores the use of yoga in support of treatment for post-traumatic stress disorder.
This thesis examines a self-monitoring intervention as part of the treatment of post-traumatic stress disorder.
This paper explores the use of a web-based intervention to reduce alcohol consumption, alcohol-related problems and post-traumatic stress disorder symptoms in returning combat veterans.
This paper explores the usefulness of a mindfulness-based therapy for post-traumatic stress disorder in veterans.
This paper explores the use of a specific complementary therapy for the treatment of post-traumatic stress disorder.
This paper explores the efficacy of attention bias modification and attention control training for post-traumatic stress disorder.
This paper compares the administering of a specific type of therapy for post-traumatic stress disorder at home via teletherapy with standard in-person therapy.
This article explores the use of a synthetic cannabinoid in the management of post-traumatic stress disorder in the Canadian Armed Forces.
This article reviews the use of ghosts in veteransâ writing and art from world war one to present day. The review suggests that by using the ghost to connect narrative …
This study aims to investigate the impact, and experiences of being part of a cohort within an intensive treatment of UK veterans diagnosed with PTSD. Using the data from 8 …
This review piece is informed by both the personal experience of a military spouse of 17 years and existing research. Research, institutional and financial support are available/given to deployed combat …
This article explores innovations to treat post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) with virtual reality (VR) during the COVID-19 pandemic.
This article compares outcomes of veterans receiving care and treatment through the NHS Improving Access to Psychological Therapies (IAPT) with those receiving Human Givens Therapy.
This paper delves into the ancient history of post-traumatic stress disorder.
Rachel Marrow (@rachelmarrow1Â and on FB PTSD Green Research) from the University of Essex is seeking participants for her research into the mental health of veterans. More information on the research …
This article explores symptoms of PTSD in conjunction with veterans and their father-child relationships.
This paper explores the measurement of post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in Australian Vietnam veterans.
This paper validates the International Trauma Questionnaire, which is used to assess post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
This paper explores the relation between deployment-related trauma exposure and post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms, and social engagement, social withdrawal and distress avoidance during postdeployment family interaction.
This paper evaluates self-reported emotional and behavioural symptoms, parent-adolescent bonding and family functioning in military families.
This paper examines the relationship between post-traumatic stress disorder symptom clusters and parenting in female veterans of the Vietnam war.
This research explores whether 3MDR was able to reduce traumatic stress symptoms in military veterans with Service-related PTSD.
This paper examined the effect of Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT) as a treatment for post-traumatic stress disorder.
The report examines the qualitative and quantitative outcomes for 200 armed forces veterans who undertook Surf Action’s Recovery Pathway in the last 5 years. The pathway is based around vigorous …
This paper explores the use of a type of cognitive therapy with veterans with post traumatic stress disorder.
This paper explores employment outcomes for veterans with psychiatric disabilities.
This paper explores the impact of supported employment on functioning in specific areas of life as related to the symptoms of PTSD.
Recent research from Dr Justin Havens explores the potential of an enhanced approach called Planned Dream Interventions (PDI) to treat nightmares experienced as a symptom of post-traumatic stress disorder. Dr …
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This paper explores post traumatic stress disorder and depression as comorbidities in veterans.
This paper compares relationship functioning in veterans with and without post traumatic stress disorder.
This review examines the relationship between outdoor therapeutic recreation programs and psychosocial outcomes in veterans with post traumatic stress disorder.
This paper explores the use of service dogs on substance user veterans.
This article explores the experiences of wives of veterans with post traumatic stress disorder and/or traumatic brain injury.
This article explores the correlation between chronic pain and post traumatic stress disorder in veterans.
This article explores the use of evidence-based psychotherapies for substance use disorder (SUD) and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
This paper explores the relationship between social support and post traumatic stress disorder in veterans in transition.
This paper explores the relationship between combat-related post traumatic stress disorder and responses to trauma-related visual stimuli.
This systematic review details literature that explores interventions for supporting partners of veterans with post traumatic stress disorder.
This paper describes patterns and correlates of post traumatic stress disorder screening across race, ethnicity and gender in veterans recently separated from the military.
This paper explores the use of interpersonal process group therapy for post-traumatic stress disorder.
This paper investigates the relations between post-deployment divorce/separation and post-deployment stressors, social support and psychiatric symptomatology.
This paper explores physical health conditions experienced by UK veterans with PTSD or other mental health diagnoses.
This paper explores the mental health of regular and reserve military veterans.
This article aims to compare and contrast the profiles of military veterans seeking formal support for PTSD in national treatment programmes in Australia and the UK to understand better the needs …
This study explores the prevalence of pathological gambling among veterans who seek counselling for such conditions as post traumatic stress disorder, discusses the clinical implications of the findings, and suggests …
This study explored gambling among Australian veterans entering post traumatic stress treatment programs.
This study explores gender differences in initiation and completion of a sufficient course of individual psychotherapy among male and female veterans recently diagnosed with PTSD.
This paper examines the effectiveness of various types of psychotherapy for post-traumatic stress disorder in veterans.
This review looks at the effectiveness of spiritually-based interventions for the treatment of post-traumatic stress disorder in veterans.
This paper provides an analysis of treatment predictors for traumatised soldiers and veterans, examining various interventions and approaches to treatment that may be applicable to soldiers and veterans.
This study explores digital storytelling (DST) as a way of helping veterans recognize post-traumatic stress disorder symptoms and encourage them to seek treatment.
This paper describes a study into the use of 3MDR to reduce symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder.
This study aimed to find out whether 3MDR helps veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder as an alternative treatment to what they have experienced previously.
This paper considers factors for student military veterans to consider as they reintegrate into civilian society and education.
This paper explores physical symptoms of post traumatic stress disorder for veterans returning from deployment.
This paper explores the use of telemedicine as a mode of delivery for the treatment of post-traumatic stress disorder.
This paper explores the co-occurrence of substance use disorders and post traumatic stress disorder in veterans.
This paper compares home-based and in-person forms of therapy as ways of veterans participating in treatment for post-traumatic stress disorder.
This paper explores the use of mindfulness to help treat veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder.
This paper describes a specific type of exposure therapy treatment for post-traumatic stress disorder.
This paper describes a trial of a specific type of therapy to treat post-traumatic stress disorder in male and female veterans who have experienced military sexual trauma (MST).
This paper explores the use of breathing-based meditation as part of treatment for post-traumatic stress disorder in veterans.
This paper describes a trial of a specific approach to reducing post-traumatic stress disorder in veterans.
This paper explores the use of telephone care as part of the aftercare for veterans discharged from residential treatment for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
This study explores the effect of telephone care management as part of treatment and clinical outcomes for veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
This paper compares two different types of group therapy for the treatment of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
This paper compares group and individual delivery of a specific type of therapy for the treatment of post-traumatic stress disorder in veterans.
This study compares two types of exposure therapy to treat soldiers with deployment-related post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
This paper delves deep into an exploration of post-traumatic stress disorder to provide insight to help refine treatments for the disorder.
This article describes a trial of the use of a specific type of drug for treating post-traumatic stress disorder in veterans.
This paper explores mindfulness training for veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
This paper explores the use of mindfulness-based interventions for veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
This paper explores the link between post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms and physical functioning.
This paper explores the co-morbidity of psychiatric conditions with traumatic brain injury in Service members and veterans from recent deployments.
This paper explores the effect of post traumatic stress disorder diagnoses on sleep activity in veterans of the Iraq and Afghanistan wars.
This paper explores the relationship between PTSD, sleep quality and emotion regulation.
This paper explores post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in relation to intimate relationship difficulties.
A substantial majority of the Dutch population (approximately 80%) will at some point experience one or more potentially traumatic events. Some people undergoing such an event will experience post-traumatic symptoms. …
This paper explores the use of spiritual practices as part of healthcare interventions for veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder.
This paper compares different types of exposure session in the treatment of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
This paper explores the effect of post traumatic stress disorder symptoms on suicidal ideation and suicidal behaviour in veterans.
This paper explores the use of evidence-based psychotherapy (EBP) for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
This research compares metabolic profiles of trauma-exposed veterans from the Iraq and Afghanistan conflicts.
This paper explores a specific gene associated with increased risk of post traumatic stress disorder.
This paper explores alternative treatments, which some association to neuro linguistic programming practices and energy psychology, for post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
This paper explores treatments for post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
This paper sought to determine if neurolinguistic programming (NLP) tools and techniques were effective in alleviating the symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in military and emergency services personnel.
This paper explores the combination of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors and psychotherapy for treatment of PTSD.
This study is the first to examine integrated cognitive behavioral therapy (ICBT) in a sample of military veterans with co-occurring posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and substance use disorders (SUD).
This paper aims to determine whether diagnoses of traumatic brain injury (TBI), posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and depression, alone or in combination, increase dementia risk among older female veterans.
This paper considers the risk of dementia and associated risks in female veterans.
This paper examines the emotional and behavioural well-being of children whose fathers are or have been in the UK armed forces.
This paper explores the aftereffects of of traumatic deployment experiences on the mental health, well-being and functioning of partners of veterans with post traumatic stress disorder, and the help-seeking experiences …
This paper explores the effect of living with a service dog on military veterans with post traumatic stress disorder.
This paper reports on a trial that evaluates the effectiveness of an enhanced treatment approach for veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder.
This paper focuses on network analysis as a way of studying psychological disorders in UK military veterans.
This article looks at trajectories of post-traumatic stress disorder over long periods of time and the risk factors associated with each trajectory.
This paper explores variables and symptoms of PTSD among treatment seeking veterans.
This article reviews studies exploring risk factors for post-traumatic stress disorder.
This thesis consists of two papers, the first paper is a review of literature that explores veteran transition to civilian life. This paper concludes with suggestions that further research is …
This thesis considers the barriers to accessing mental health services for Armed Forces personnel and veterans, and explores lived experiences of recovery following treatment, including what veterans felt had aided …
This thesis explores the lived experience of veterans diagnosed with combat-related post traumatic stress disorder and their descriptions and experiences of therapy.
This article explores rates of anger and aggression in the veteran population, including for those seeking treatment for mental health difficulties such as post-traumatic stress disorder. This study also investigated …
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This article explores the prevalence of PTSD and other mental disorders in UK service personnel since returning from deployment.
This article explores how different military subgroups may be affected by deployment in terms of their experiences of post-traumatic stress disorder.
This article reviews the latest understanding and research on Traumatic Brain Injury and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder in ex-Service personnel.
This article explores the relation between emotional eating and post-traumatic stress disorder in veterans.
This article explored the use of mindfulness-based stress reduction for veterans with comorbid post-traumatic stress disorder and irritable bowel syndrome.
This article explores the possibility of using yoga to reduce stress and PTSD in veterans.
This article examined a form of cognitive behavioural therapy used with veterans with co-occurring post-traumatic stress disorder and substance use disorders.
Traumatic brain injury (TBI) and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in military and civilian workers often present with overlapping symptoms, providing a challenge for clinical teams to diagnose and provide appropriate …
This study evaluates the influence of a performance of Shell Shock on audience members. Firstly, whether the play made an impact on audience members. Secondly, whether the play could act as …
Veterans who struggle with civilian life will benefit from new and expanded NHS services, including mental health support, as part of the NHSâ long term plan. A new dedicated crisis …
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Thousands more veterans who struggle with civilian life will benefit from new and expanded NHS services, including mental health support, as part of the NHSâ long term plan⊠A new …
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The purpose of this research was to gather information about current UK services for veterans with PTSD, what treatments are likely to work best and how care can be effectively …
This work seeks to use artificial intelligence to detect if a member of the Armed Forces is likely to have probable PTSD or not. The work uses routinely collected data, …
An ex-soldier shot in the Iraq war has said a new service providing trauma support to veterans will help hundreds “find their place in society”. Since its introduction in April, …
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This article discusses the influence of posttraumatic stress disorder diagnosis and depression severity on symptom trajectory for veterans with traumatic brain injuries.
This article discusses the effects of social support and resilience on violent behaviour in military veterans.
This article discusses the use of employment services by veterans with posttraumatic stress disorder.
This article discusses the experiences of partners who are living with veterans with posttraumatic stress disorder.
This article explores the use of Adaptive Disclosure Psychotherapy paired with Loving Kindness Meditation. The authors argue that through this pairing of approaches veterans suffering with PTSD are given resources …
This article examines comorbid mood and anxiety disorders in a veteran population to better understand symptoms and recognise when mental health treatment may need to be tailored to other co-occurring …
This article explores an education service pilot for veterans with PTSD, in which veteran peers deliver supported education services to an intervention group.
This article discusses a study of evidence-based psychotherapies used to treat posttraumatic stress disorder in US veterans.
Welsh veterans are facing “unnecessary” face-to-face medical assessments to access benefits, a Labour MP has said. The meetings decide whether claimants should get money, such as personal independence payments, or …
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Johnathon Wilson’s life was profoundly changed when he was caught in an IED blast in Afghanistan but the former soldier has found help in an unlikely form. Johnathon’s family had …
Bravehound: Where dogs give struggling UK veterans a smile Read More »
This article explores trials of two types of intervention, individual placement and support (IPS) and a transitional work program (TWP), used with veterans with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The article …
This article discusses ways to improve psychotherapy implementation in the US Department of Veterans Affairs, through the development of alternative training delivery methods.
This post is a re-blogged except from a recent post by Nick Caddick on the War and Narrative blog. Declassified â a review Whatâs the purpose of a war story? To …
Thanks to a grant award of ÂŁ97,444 by the Forces in Mind Trust (FiMT) to Edinburgh Napier University, an innovative research project will test how prevalent a new type of …
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and Complex PTSD in ex-Service personnel Read More »
A new approach in offering treatment to former Service personnel with mental health conditions including Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) launched today, Thursday 6th September, has revealed positive results. A year-long tele-therapy …
A Novel Approach to Treating Former Service Personnel with PTSD Proves Successful Read More »
Despite there being a higher prevalence of mental health difficulties in military veterans compared to the general population, research of UK veterans has suggested that only 30-50% access services for …
There is a paucity of UK research into the experiences of children of service personal with PTSD, and increased referrals to mental health services for veterans suggest that there will …
This article reviews studies of the psychological health of veterans. It is limited to looking at studies involving combat veterans and military families.
This article explores the relationship between symptoms of posttraumatic stress disorder, suicidal ideation, suicide plan and risk behaviour.
This article explores the link between veterans’ physical and mental health symptoms and perceptions of family functioning.
Alcohol brief interventions are a low intensity preventative approach for reducing harmful levels of drinking, that have been shown effective in the general population. A systematic review was conducted in …
Alcohol Brief Interventions for Military Personnel Moving Back to Civilian Life Read More »
This article examines the impact on the mental health of veterans participating in equine therapy.
This article explores the relationship between social support and mental health conditions, in relation to veterans and military personnel who are seeking treatment. The article seeks to establish whether the …
This graphic explores the relationship between post traumatic stress disorder and moral injury. It is based on a scoping review of the literature on the two themes and offers new …
This article explores a specific trauma-focused approach to cognitive behavioural therapy to treat post traumatic stress disorder, which was trialed with veterans.
This study assessed the impact of attending a two-week residential treatment programme, to support anger difficulties in veterans diagnosed with post traumatic stress disorder.
This review looks at studies on the use of tele-therapy as a trauma-focused therapy for veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder.
This article explores the mental health of veterans who seek treatment. The article considers barriers to help seeking, as well as help seeking behaviours and characteristics.
This research explores screening for probably posttraumatic stress disorder in UK veterans seeking treatment.
This book offers insight into military books: their writers, publishers, the plots and motives for writing. Every Afghanistan war autobiography published in the US, the UK, Germany, Canada and the Netherlands …
A study which examines the consumer preferences and willingness of veterans to seek treatment with regard Insomnia, PTSD, and Depression.
This article explores the biopsychosocial impact on veterans of volunteering. This research surveyed veterans returning from Iraq and Afghanistan, and sought to assess whether volunteering impacts on a variety of biopsychosocial …
Research has revealed a significant association between several peritraumatic emotional responses and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Preliminary research has also linked peritraumatic emotional responses with a diagnosis of major depressive …
To examine the risk of dementia associated with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and the contribution of antipsychotic use to this risk. The association between PTSD and dementia was assessed over …
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Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) can have long-term and far-reaching impacts on health and social and occupational functioning. This study examined factors associated with persistent PTSD among U.S. service members and …
This randomized controlled trial of yoga for military veterans and active duty personnel with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) evaluated the efficacy of a 10âweek yoga intervention on PTSD. The results …
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Evidence supporting the higher prevalence of PTSD linked to combat-related trauma in military personnel and veteran populations is well-established. Consequently, much research has explored the effects that combat related trauma …
This article investigates the effect of ‘traumatizing event’ types on post-trauma mental health. Participants included those presenting with one versus multiple trauma types. Although this research did not involve military …
While both full and subthreshold posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) may be linked to physical conditions, contemporary population-based data on these associations in military veterans are scarce. Data were analyzed from …
This study tested the efficacy of a 6-week therapeutic horseback riding (THR) program for decreasing PTSD symptoms and increasing coping self-efficacy, emotion regulation, social and emotional loneliness. The findings suggest that …
Servicewomen exposed to traumatic stressors over the course of their military service are at increased risk of developing symptoms of substance use disorder (SUD) and posttraumatic stress (PTS). They are …
In this paper we consider what kind of stressors veterans might experience when they attempt to shed their military identity (i.e., what is required to transition out of military service). We suggest …
This proof-of-concept study suggests that the addition of trained psychiatric service dogs to usual care may improve PTSD symptomology, but not below the level of clinical diagnosis, and contribute to …
This study aimed to determine whether there were gender differences in trauma types and cognitive-emotional themes among veterans with deployment-related posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Results: Most women developed PTSD after …
Research has demonstrated a strong positive association between posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms and physical pain. However, few studies have explored the impact of pain problems on the symptoms and …
Military personnel engage in reckless and selfâdestructive behaviors (RSDB) including substance abuse, selfâharm, excessive gambling, and aggression more frequently than their civilian counterparts. These behaviors pose a serious public health …
Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and alcohol use disorder (AUD) commonly coâoccur among traumatized individuals (Blanco et al., 2013). Among those seeking Veterans Affairs (VA) primary care services, 39% screened positive for …
