Research has shown that U.S. military veterans are at risk relative to the general adult population for excessive alcohol consumption, and veterans of the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq (Operation Enduring Freedom [OEF], Operation Iraqi Freedom [OIF], and Operation New Dawn [OND]) particularly so.
The efficacy of personalized drinking feedback intervention among OEF/OIF/OND Veterans were examined on peak blood alcohol concentration, alcoholic drinks per week, and alcohol-related problems.
Although personal electronic devices, such as mobile phones, computers, and tablets, increasingly are being leveraged as vehicles for health in the civilian world, almost nothing is known about personal technology use in the U.S. military.
Personal technology use is common. The researchers examined the technology habits of the military community through an online survey, and compared the results with a survey conducted two years ago. Findings revealed similar technology use habits in the military and civilian communities.
As a result of their military experience, veterans with mental health problems may have unique motivations for seeking help from clergy.
There are many different types of mental health support services for Veterans who have served since September 11th, 2001.
Military fathers are being deployed, and leaving their families, for greater lengths of time and more frequently than ever before. The purpose of this study was to examine the impact of recent deployment on parenting stress in U.S. Navy fathers with young children.
Deployment is often a stressful time for military families, and U.S. Service members have been deployed more often and for longer periods of time since 2003 and the start of OIF. This study synthesizes 21 qualitative articles related to the process of deployment among military families.
Background and Purpose: Military and veteran suicide rates exceed those found in the general population. Veterans often reject patient identities, creating barriers to care for mental health within the clinical sector and a mandate for prevention programs.
Veterans often experience a lot of physical and mental health problems. The purpose of the study was to evaluate the effectiveness of a peer-led resilience program offered to Veterans of Iraq and Afghanistan"Just Roll With It Bootcamp"ù.