A sample of Active, Reserve, and National Guard Airmen (N = 58,242) was used to evaluate the effectiveness of the Post-Deployment Health Reassessment (PDHRA) survey, designed to identify military members at risk for depression and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
Context: Research has indicated that returning Operation Enduring Freedom/Operation Iraqi Freedom (OEF/OIF) veterans are experiencing mental health concerns following deployment.
College student Veterans were surveyed to examine the associations between social support, unit support, mental health, and academic adjustment. There were significant findings that suggested aspects of mental health were related to academic adjustment.
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.
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.
Objective: Multiple trials have found telephone-administered cognitive behavioral therapy (T-CBT) to be effective for the treatment of depression.