The United States forces in Operation Iraqi Freedom/Operation Enduring Freedom (OIF/OEF) are primarily engaged in counterinsurgency operations within an irregular war.
Traumatized military couples represent a new population for the application of attachment theory constructs.
Methods.— In this observational cross-sectional study, a battery of self-report, standardized questionnaires was completed by 308 newly registered veterans between March and October 2006.
This study examines differences between men and women in lifetime exposure to 28 traumatic events, mental disorders (depression, generalized anxiety disorder, panic disorder, social phobia, PTSD), alcohol dependence, and work stress in a representative sample of regular and reserve Canadian Force
In this article, researchers review the empirical literature on the epidemiology and screening of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in military and Veteran populations, including an overview of screening instruments for identifying PTSD in military and Veteran populations.
Using cross-sectional data collected in 1999 from a large sample of Veterans visiting VA Medical Centers (VAMCs), the authors investigated the prevalence of Panic Disorder (PD), and its association with both well-being (e.g., physical and mental health) and health care utilization (e.g., visits,
The United States Coast Guard Academy seeks to develop leaders of character to become officers and manage its numerous missions.
The purpose of this study was to estimate the effect of work-related separations on military families. Specifically, the authors estimate the effect of Gulf War deployment on divorce rates, spousal employment, and children’s disability rates (physical, emotional, or intellectual handicap).