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Is Anyone Listening? An Ecological Systems Perspective on Veterans Transitioning from the Military to Academia
Using an ecological systems model, this qualitative phenomenological study describes the experiences of 11 student veterans while they were in the military, as they transitioned to a private university, and as they adopted the student role.
Benefits and Pitfalls of Multimedia and Interactive Features in Technology-Enhanced Storybooks: A Meta-Analysis
Improved Social Skills in Children With Developmental Delays After Parent Participation in MBSR: The Role of Parent-Child Relational Factors
Parents of children with developmental delays (DD) often report significantly heightened levels of stress when compared to families of typically developing (TD) children.
The Efficacy of Nabilone, a Synthetic Cannabinoid, in the Treatment of PTSD- Associated Nightmares: A Preliminary Randomize, Double-blind, Placebo-Controlled crossover Design Study
10 male Canadian military personnel with PTSD participated in a study investigating the efficacy of nabilone capsules (a synthetic cannabinoid) in treating PTSD-associated nightmares.
Links between posttrauma appraisals and trauma-related distress in adolescent females from the child welfare system
Secondary Growth Among Former Prisoners of War's Adult Children: The Result of Exposure to Stress, Secondary Traumatization, or Personality Traits?
A comparison of secondary posttraumatic growth among adult children of former prisoners of war (POWs') with adult children of comparable Veterans (controls'children) were examined.
Hearing Impairment and Tinnitus: Prevalence, Risk Factors, and Outcomes in US Service Members and Veterans Deployed to the Iraq and Afghanistan Wars
Hearing loss and tinnitus are the 2 most prevalent service-connected disabilities among veterans in the United States.
Prevalence of Mental Health Disorders among Justice-Involved Veterans
Prevalence and Treatment of Chronic Hepatitis C Virus Infection in the US Department of Veterans Affairs
Alcohol and Drug Misuse, Abuse, and Dependence in Women Veterans
Improvements in Closeness, Communication, and Psychological Distress Mediate Effects of Couple Therapy of Veterans
Objective: Empirically based couple therapy results in significant improvements in relationship satisfaction for the average couple; however, further research is needed to identify mediators that lead to change and to ensure that improvements in mediators predict subsequentÑnot just concurrentÑre
The Impact of Obesity on the Perception of Self-Concept in Children and Adolescents
The objective of this study was to investigate the impact of overweight and obesity on the perception of self-concept in children and adolescents.
Perspective of Family and Veterans on Family Programs to Support Reintegration of Returning Veterans with Posttraumatic Stress Disorder
Understanding the experiences of and preferences for mental health care services available to Veterans and family members upon post-deployment is critical for facilitating Veterans’ reintegration into civilian life.
Income, Relationship Quality, and Parenting: Associations with Child Development in Two-Parent Families
Prior research suggests considerable heterogeneity in the advantages of living in a 2-parent family.
The impact of relationship-specific support and strain on depressive symptoms across the life course
Military Veteran Perpetrators of Intimate Partner Violence: Challenges and Barriers to Coordinated Intervention
Resilience and Symptom Reporting Following Mild Traumatic Brain Injury in Military Service Members
Mild traumatic brain injury (TBI) often leads to post-concussional disorders and posttraumatic stress disorders (PTSD) among military Service members. The study examined whether resilience may serve as a protective factor.
Coming Home: A Prospective Study of Family Reintegration Following Deployment to a War Zone
The consequences of deployment extend beyond the service member to impact the entire family. The current investigation evaluated the unique challenges of family reintegration for partnered service members using a prospective design.
Integrated Treatment of Mental Health and Spiritual Concerns of Deployed Military
Military Veteran's Use of Music-Based Emotion Regulation for Managing Mental Health Issues
205 Australian Veterans participated in a study to explore how they use music in their everyday lives, and how music might be helpful in managing their mental health. Veterans reported frequently listening to music for both emotional and cognitive reasons.
Veterans with Co-Morbid Posttraumatic Stress Disorder and Mild Traumatic Brain Injury: The Nurse Practitioners Role in Facilitating Treatment
Perspective of Family and Veterans on Family Programs to Support Reintegration of Returning Veterans with Posttraumatic Stress Disorder
Combat deployment and reintegration are challenging for service members and their families. Although family involvement in mental health care is increasing in the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) system, little is known about family members’ preferences for services.
Is Anyone Listening? An Ecological Systems Perspective on Veterans Transitioning from the Military to Academia
The beliefs and attitudes of 11 student Veterans transitioning from being on Active Duty during the Afghanistan and Iraq conflicts into a private, faith-based university were explored through a qualitative phenomenological study.
Finding Resilience: The Mediation Effect of Sense of Community on the Psychological Well-being of Military Spouses
Military lifestyle can be challenging for military spouses. The study explored factors that were related to the psychological well-being of military spouses, and also examined how a sense of community may play a role in military spouses’ well-being.
The Veteran Spiritual Struggle
Empirical and Ethical Considerations for Addressing Spirituality among Veterans and other Military Populations at Risk for Suicide
Living a Life Worth Living: Spirituality and Suicide Risk in Military Personnel
The Importance of Understanding Military Culture
Integrating Mindfulness With Parent Training: Effects of the Mindfulness-Enhanced Strengthening Families Program
Parent education programs include a variety of elements in their curriculum. Researchers used a randomized controlled trial to investigate the effects of parent education with and without mindfulness elements on positive parenting behavior.