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<p>The Combat &amp; Operational Stress Research Quarterly is a compilation of recent research on combat and operational stress, including relevant findings on the etiology, course and treatment of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). The intent of this publication is to facilitate translational research by providing busy clinicians with up-to-date findings, with the potential to guide and inform evidence-based treatment.<br><br>Unit cohesion may buffer the effects of combat exposure on the mental health of deployed Marines ………...……..1<br>Subthreshold PTSD associated with substantial functional impairment ………………………………......……..…2<br>Pre-existing mental health conditions common among deployed treatment-seeking service members ................2<br>PTSD is a stronger predictor of postconcussive symptoms than mTBI ……………………………......………...…...2<br>Factors predicting deployment-related PTSD among National Guard soldiers ……..…….…………………………….3<br>Virtual reality exposure therapy may be an effective treatment for soldiers with post-deployment PTSD.…..3<br>Characteristics of OEF/OIF veterans reporting suicidal ideation ……………………………………........…..….3<br>Biofeedback not effective in reducing PTSD or depression symptoms …………………………………..………...4<br>Sleep quality worse during or post-deployment compared to pre-deployment …………………………………..…..4<br>The relationship of TBI, PTSD and self-reported health and cognitive impairments  ...…………………..…..4<br>Mental health treatment retention in OEF/OIF veterans compared to Vietnam veterans ...…………….....................4<br>Military sexual harassment predicts PTSD symptoms more strongly than combat exposure among female service members post-deployment …...……………….…..….5<br>National Guard soldiers may have unique risk factors for post-deployment mental health problems…………….…...5<br>Preventative effects of pre-deployment mental health screenings …………………………………….….….....5<br>PTSD-unique fear symptoms should be emphasized in new diagnostic criteria………....………………………...…6<br>Cognitive-behavioral conjoint therapy may be an effective treatment for PTSD …………………….…….………..6<br>Barriers to care among National Guard soldiers and significant others ……………………………………..……….….6<br>Psychological resilience mediated by cognitive appraisals….6<br>Integrated smoking cessation and PTSD treatment results in more smoking cessation among PTSD patients………7<br>Substance use disorders among OEF/OIF veterans using VA healthcare ……………………………………………7<br><br><br></p>
<br>Subjects: Brain injuries; Stress Disorders Post-Traumatic; NMC San Diego; Marine Corps; suicide; tobacco; smoking</div>
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U.S. Naval Center for Combat and Operational Stress Control (NCCOSC)</div>
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