Research indicates that 80% of the population will experience a traumatic event in their lifetime, and yet less than 20% will develop a trauma-related diagnosis subsequent to the event (Breslau et al., 2014; Kilpatrick et al., 2013). In the resiliency literature, post-trauma res…
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Religious support has consistently been linked with better psychological functioning. The Multi-Faith Religious Support Scale (MFRSS; Bjorck & Maslim, 2011) is one measure used to assess such support, but to date, no one has assessed denominational differences using this scale. …
People face severe problems and challenges every day. They range from natural disasters and emergencies to serious health and life-threatening problems. At these difficult moments, people need spiritual uplifting, guidance, and psychological support to help them find the solutio…
Sexual trauma is linked with increased risk for psychiatric disorders, health problems, psychosocial difficulties, and negative emotional states, such as guilt and self-blame. Sexual trauma history, especially during childhood, also increases the risk of exposure to additional t…
Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) may be underdiagnosed in Lithuania, a country with a long history of war exposure. The purpose of this study is to translate the Short Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Rating Interview - Self Report (SPRINT-SR) to Lithuanian and to culturally v…
Chronic Pelvic Pain (CPP), a common pain disorder, is associated with high levels of psychological distress and healthcare service utilization, as well as a complex and at times indeterminate etiology. A history of trauma and Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) symptoms commonl…
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) has emerged as one of the signature wounds of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. Having provided more troop-years to these engagements than all the other services combined, the toll of PTSD has been especially burdensome for U.S. Army service…
This study examined the effects of therapeutic environments for female combat veterans with Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) who have returned from the Iraq and Afghanistan wars. Data included participants' responses to 11 interview questions designed to elicit perceptions, …
The suicide numbers among active duty military personnel eclipsed the number of combat deaths in 2011. Before the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, the incidence of suicide in active duty US service members was consistently 25% lower than in the civilian population. Currently milita…
U.S. military veterans of the Iraq and Afghanistan conflicts are at risk for developing adverse mental health symptoms post-deployment, but may also report experiences of growth after serving in these conflicts. The aim of the present study was to examine the role of prayer copi…
This position paper explores information on military background and mental health status of criminal defendants. Focusing on Vietnam, Iraq and Afghanistan veterans, the link between military service, post-traumatic stress disorder and criminal behavior is thoroughly examined. De…
Objective. To review professional literature regarding treatment modalities of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) amongst female Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF) and Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF) veterans, to assess the efficacy of these treatment options, and to summarize im…
This study examined the traumatic experiences and psychological symptoms of 60 refugees who were recently resettled in the United States. Subjects were from Cuba, Iraq, Haiti, Sudan, and Bosnia. Data was collected for each subject on traumatic experiences occurring prior to thei…
College women are at significantly greater risk of sexual assault compared with women in general. Survivors of sexual assault are at risk of developing posttraumatic stress disorder(PTSD) and problems with sexual intimacy. PTSD is characterized by five symptom clusters, two of w…
Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a growing problem for combat veterans because of their exposure to traumatic events, but more than one-third of military PTSD sufferers may avoid or delay seeking treatment for their symptoms. A review of the literature revealed three sour…
Thousands of Iraq combat veterans are currently returning home from the war. A significant percentage of these soldiers are presenting with mental-health problems, foremost of which is post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), a debilitating condition which has psychological and ps…
The purpose of this study was to determine whether type of blast injury effects PTSD/neurobehavioral symptomatology. Nearly 20% of Operation Iraqi Freedom/Operation Enduring Freedom (OIF/OEF) are estimated to experience symptoms of PTSD and/or depression, while more than 320,000…
In this thesis, I examine both internal and external pressures Soviet prisoners of war (POWs) experienced prior to their defection and while in captivity. I discuss several driving factors, such as Soviet propaganda tactics, pre-deployment military training, quality of life in A…
With soldiers returning home from the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, the diagnosis and treatment of combat-related mental health issues is more important than ever. According to the Veteran's Administration National Center for PTSD, Operation Enduring Freedom/Operation Iraqi Free…