Mindfulness-based stress reduction programs have improved psychological health for clinical populations including veterans with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
Background: The role of women in the U.S. military has changed markedly over the course of 20th- and 21stcentury conflicts.
Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a prominent issue among Military personnel yet little is known about gender differences in PTSD. This study examined 667 women and 3,608 men U.S. Navy healthcare personnel who were assessed to identify for PTSD.
This study examined the effectiveness of iRest meditation for chronic pain in veterans with moderate traumatic brain injury (TBI). Veterans were randomly assigned to iRest (n = 4) or treatment as usual (n = 5) for eight weeks.
Research suggests that military youth have higher rates of anxiety and socio-emotional difficulties as compared to their non-military peers, due in part to the unique stressors of military life.
“Mindfulness-based” interventions show promise for stress reduc-tion in general medical conditions, and initial evidence suggests that they areaccepted in trauma-exposed individuals.
Objective: To assess outcomes associated with Mindfulness‐Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) for veterans with PTSD. Methods:Forty‐seven veterans with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD; 37 male, 32 Caucasian) were randomized to treatment as usual (TAU; n = 22), or MBSR plus TAU (n = 25).