Military

We exploit plausibly exogenous variation in overseas deployment assignment to estimate the effect of combat exposure on psychological well-being.

Differences in the likelihood of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), depression, and suicidal ideation were compared in three different groups: Service members on Active Duty exclusively in the United States, Service members on Active Duty outside the United States in noncombat zones, and Servi

Introduction: Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is prevalent among military veterans and is associated with a number of negative outcomes. Despite available treatments, rates of recovery are poor and many symptoms persist post-treatment.

Veterans in a residential posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) treatment program were evaluated to examine the relationship between physical activity and PTSD symptoms.

Impaired functioning in the aftermath of a combat deployment is well-established. What is less clear, however, is the role of impaired functioning prior to deployment in predicting mental health adjustment following a return home.

Service members preparing for or returning from deployment to Iraq completed written surveys to assess the role of pre-deployment impaired functioning in predicting mental health post-deployment.

Aggression among combat veterans is of great concern.

Iraq and Afghanistan War Veterans completed questionnaires to determine whether aggressive behavior following deployment was related to alcohol problems, posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), or combat exposure.

Objective: To examine the effectiveness of group cognitive processing therapy (CPT) relative to trauma-focused group treatment as usual (TAU) in the context of a Veterans Health Administration (VHA) posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) residential rehabilitation program.

Researchers examined the effectiveness of group cognitive processing therapy (CPT) relative to trauma-focused group treatment as usual (TAU) at a Veterans Health Administration (VHA) posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) residential rehabilitation program.