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Research Brief: "Female Veterans Of Iraq And Afghanistan Seeking Care From Va Specialized Ptsd Programs: Comparison With Male Veterans And Female War Zone Veterans Of Previous Eras", Institute For Veterans And Military Families At Syracuse University
Research Brief: "Female Veterans Of Iraq And Afghanistan Seeking Care From Va Specialized Ptsd Programs: Comparison With Male Veterans And Female War Zone Veterans Of Previous Eras", Institute For Veterans And Military Families At Syracuse University
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This brief summarizes a scholarly article of the same name. It reviews research which analyzes how female veterans were impacted by OEF/OIF in comparison to their male counterparts, in comparison to previous eras.
Research Brief: "Impact Of Military Trauma Exposures On Post-Traumatic Stress And Depression In Female Veterans", Institute For Veterans And Military Families At Syracuse University
Research Brief: "Impact Of Military Trauma Exposures On Post-Traumatic Stress And Depression In Female Veterans", Institute For Veterans And Military Families At Syracuse University
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This brief is about the relation between combat stressors, depression, and PTSD among female veterans. In policy and practice, health providers should refer female veterans to services if they have experienced military sexual trauma; the DoD and VA should conduct analysis on the experiences of service and veteran women, and how they can best support service women who experienced military sexual trauma. Suggestions for future research include using an expanded sample and more sampling strategies, as well as use clinical interviews to collect data.
Research Brief: "Veterans Health Administration Vocational Services For Operation Iraqi Freedom/Operation Enduring Freedom Veterans With Mental Health Conditions", Institute For Veterans And Military Families At Syracuse University
Research Brief: "Veterans Health Administration Vocational Services For Operation Iraqi Freedom/Operation Enduring Freedom Veterans With Mental Health Conditions", Institute For Veterans And Military Families At Syracuse University
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This brief summarizes a scholarly article of the same name. It highlights research which evaluates how the Veterans Health Administration provides vocational services and training for OEF and OIF veterans with mental health conditions.
Research Brief: "Ptsd Treatment-Seeking Among Rural Latino Combat Veterans: A Review Of The Literature", Institute For Veterans And Military Families At Syracuse University
Research Brief: "Ptsd Treatment-Seeking Among Rural Latino Combat Veterans: A Review Of The Literature", Institute For Veterans And Military Families At Syracuse University
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This brief summarizes a scholarly article of the same name. It reviews a literature review of research conducted among rural Latino Veterans and the incidence of PTSD among these veterans.
Research Brief: "Ptsd And Depression Symptoms Are Associated With Binge Eating Among Us Iraq And Afghanistan Veterans", Institute For Veterans And Military Families At Syracuse University
Research Brief: "Ptsd And Depression Symptoms Are Associated With Binge Eating Among Us Iraq And Afghanistan Veterans", Institute For Veterans And Military Families At Syracuse University
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This brief summarizes a scholarly article of the same name. It reviews research which assesses the prevalence of binge eating among US Veterans of OEF/OIF and how those symptoms are related to PTSD and depression.
Research Brief: "Prospectively Assessed Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder And Associated Physical Activity", Institute For Veterans And Military Families At Syracuse University
Research Brief: "Prospectively Assessed Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder And Associated Physical Activity", Institute For Veterans And Military Families At Syracuse University
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This brief is about the connection between physical activity and symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder in veterans. In policy and practice, service members who experienced combat should have high levels of physical activity in order to reduce the possibility of developing PTSD, clinicians should mention the importance of physical activity for mental health to service members, as well as recommend alternatives for veterans who are unable to do high levels of physical activity. The VA should implement and promote fitness programs for service members and veterans to lower the possibility of developing PTSD, and policymakers should fund physical activity programs …
Research Brief: "Family And Couples Treatment For Newly Returning Veterans", Institute For Veterans And Military Families At Syracuse University
Research Brief: "Family And Couples Treatment For Newly Returning Veterans", Institute For Veterans And Military Families At Syracuse University
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This brief summarizes a scholarly article of the same name. It reviews research which analyzes how veterans readjust post-deployment during OEF/OIF when they come back home to their families.
Research Brief: "The Role Of Social Support In Exposure Therapy For Operation Iraqi Freedom/Operation Enduring Freedom Veterans: A Preliminary Investigation", Institute For Veterans And Military Families At Syracuse University
Research Brief: "The Role Of Social Support In Exposure Therapy For Operation Iraqi Freedom/Operation Enduring Freedom Veterans: A Preliminary Investigation", Institute For Veterans And Military Families At Syracuse University
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This brief summarizes a scholarly article of the same name. It reviews research which evaluates the impact of social support on veterans undergoing exposure therapy for symptoms of PTSD from the OEF/OIF conflicts.
Research Brief: "The Effects Of Negative Emotion And Expressive Writing On Post-Traumatic Stress Symptoms", Institute For Veterans And Military Families At Syracuse University
Research Brief: "The Effects Of Negative Emotion And Expressive Writing On Post-Traumatic Stress Symptoms", Institute For Veterans And Military Families At Syracuse University
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This brief summarizes a scholarly article of the same name. It reviews research which evaluates the impact of expressive writing on individuals experiencing negative emotions and PTSD, and how there might be a link between lessening these symptoms and expressive writing.
Research Brief: "Protective Factors And Risk Modification Of Violence In Iraq And Afghanistan War Veterans", Institute For Veterans And Military Families At Syracuse University
Research Brief: "Protective Factors And Risk Modification Of Violence In Iraq And Afghanistan War Veterans", Institute For Veterans And Military Families At Syracuse University
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This research studies non-combat related aggressive behavior in service members and the influence of protective factors. Veterans with protective factors, such as having positive social support, are less likely to engage in violence, and therefore expanding social support programs are beneficial. Future research should consider exploring various components of work life in relation to potential aggression.
Research Brief: "A New Generation Of Women Veterans: Stressors Faced By Women Deployed To Iraq And Afghanistan", Institute For Veterans And Military Families At Syracuse University
Research Brief: "A New Generation Of Women Veterans: Stressors Faced By Women Deployed To Iraq And Afghanistan", Institute For Veterans And Military Families At Syracuse University
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This study analyzes the effect of experiencing combat on the physical and mental health of female veterans as compared to male veterans. For policy and practice, the research shows that female veterans who experienced combat might not reach out for health services, and therefore those barriers should be identified and addressed. Suggestions for future research include conducting studies with larger sample sizes and representative samples, as well as addressing the interpersonal stress female veterans experience.
Research Brief: "Combat Exposure And Mental Health: The Long-Term Effects Among Vietnam And Gulf War Veterans", Institute For Veterans And Military Families At Syracuse University
Research Brief: "Combat Exposure And Mental Health: The Long-Term Effects Among Vietnam And Gulf War Veterans", Institute For Veterans And Military Families At Syracuse University
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This brief is about how combat exposure and exposure to dead, dying, and wounded people can predict decreases in mental health among Vietnam and Gulf War veterans. In practice and policy, the VA can better provide resources for veterans based on their combat exposure, and the VA should take into account varying combat experiences among veterans when providing mental health care. Suggestions for future research include using more precise measurements for combat exposure than the one used in this study.