Moral injury and suicidal behavior among US combat veterans: Results from the 2019–2020 National Health and Resilience in Veterans Study
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DOI: 10.1002/da.23145
Abstract: Recent research suggests that exposure to potentially morally injurious experiences (PMIEs) may be associated with increased risk for suicidal behavior among US combat veterans, but population‐based data on these associations are scarce. This study examined… read more here.
Keywords: combat; suicidal behavior; behavior among; among combat ... See more keywords
Moral injury process and its psychological consequences among Israeli combat veterans.
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DOI: 10.1002/jclp.22598
Abstract: OBJECTIVES We aim to examine the link between exposure to potentially morally injurious events (PMIEs) and posttraumatic stress disorder symptoms (PTSS). We also aim to explore the mediating roles of depressive attributions, trauma-related guilt and… read more here.
Keywords: trauma related; israeli combat; combat; depressive attributions ... See more keywords
Patterns of Potential Moral Injury in Post-9/11 Combat Veterans and COVID-19 Healthcare Workers
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DOI: 10.1007/s11606-022-07487-4
Abstract: Moral injury has primarily been studied in combat veterans but might also affect healthcare workers (HCWs) due to the COVID-19 pandemic. To compare patterns of potential moral injury (PMI) between post-9/11 military combat veterans and… read more here.
Keywords: combat veterans; healthcare workers; potential moral; injury ... See more keywords
Posttraumatic stress symptom dimensions and brain responses to startling auditory stimuli in combat veterans.
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DOI: 10.1037/abn0000552
Abstract: Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is marked by alterations in emotional functioning, physiological reactivity, and attention. Neural reactivity to acoustic startle stimuli can be used to understand brain functions related to these alterations. Investigations of startle… read more here.
Keywords: symptomatology; posttraumatic stress; reactivity; combat veterans ... See more keywords
Assessing Civilian Perceptions of Combat Veterans: An IAT Study
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DOI: 10.1037/tra0000191
Abstract: Objective: Evidence suggests that civilians may have considerable ambivalence to returning veterans. While civilians are frequently grateful for the service of military personnel, they can often be wary of the mental health and stability of… read more here.
Keywords: veterans civilians; study; civilian perceptions; assessing civilian ... See more keywords
Combat Veterans' Experiences of Moral Injury, Cannabis Use Disorder and the Process of Meaning-Making: A Mixed Methods Study.
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DOI: 10.1080/02791072.2025.2479100
Abstract: Combat veterans are highly inclined to develop substance use disorders, including Cannabis Use Disorder (CUD), with emerging evidence suggesting that combat related Potentially Morally Injurious Events (PMIEs) may increase proneness to CUD. To explore the… read more here.
Keywords: process meaning; process; use; combat ... See more keywords
The Effectiveness of Dexmedetomidine as a Prophylactic Treatment for Emergence Delirium Among Combat Veterans With High Anxiety: A Randomized Placebo-Controlled Trial.
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DOI: 10.1093/milmed/usab212
Abstract: INTRODUCTION Emergence delirium (ED) is characterized by agitation, confusion, and violent physical and verbal behavior associated with awakening from general anesthesia. Combat exposure among U.S. military veterans has been identified as a risk factor for… read more here.
Keywords: anxiety; emergence delirium; combat; combat veterans ... See more keywords
Repairing moral injury takes a team: what clinicians can learn from combat veterans
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DOI: 10.1136/medethics-2022-108163
Abstract: Moral injury results from the violation of deeply held moral commitments leading to emotional and existential distress. The phenomenon was initially described by psychologists and psychiatrists associated with the US Departments of Defense and Veterans… read more here.
Keywords: team; combat veterans; moral injury; injury ... See more keywords
Homelessness and Contact with the Criminal Legal System among U.S. Combat Veterans: An Exploration of Potential Mediating Factors
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DOI: 10.1177/00938548221140352
Abstract: A notable proportion of criminal legal system (CLS)-involved combat veterans have a history of homelessness. However, knowledge regarding the relationship between homelessness and CLS involvement among combat veterans is largely based on descriptive studies, and… read more here.
Keywords: combat veterans; homelessness; among combat; cls involvement ... See more keywords
The Contribution of Maladaptive Personality Traits to Psychological Distress Among Israeli Women Veterans
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DOI: 10.1192/j.eurpsy.2024.1387
Abstract: Introduction Exposure to potentially traumatic events (PTEs) during military service is associated with mental health problems such as posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and depression symptoms. However, knowledge regarding the implications of maladaptive personality traits in… read more here.
Keywords: maladaptive personality; psychological distress; personality; combat veterans ... See more keywords
Mental and Physical Health Conditions in US Combat Veterans: Results From the National Health and Resilience in Veterans Study.
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DOI: 10.4088/pcc.17m02118
Abstract: Objective To identify sociodemographic and military characteristics of combat-exposed and non-combat-exposed veterans in the United States and to compare rates of mental and physical health conditions in these populations. Methods Data were analyzed from the… read more here.
Keywords: physical health; mental physical; health conditions; combat veterans ... See more keywords