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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 Post-traumatic 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 evidenced-based treatment.<br></p><p>Predictors of posttraumatic growth in OEF/OIF veterans……1
PTSD and depression affecting many Army OIF veterans…2
Childhood abuse and combat exposure predict mental health problems following deployment …………………………2
Changes in substance use and mental health rates in active-duty personnel …………………………3
Mental health disorders common and detrimental in National Guard combat veterans …………………………3
PTSD and substance abuse among female OEF/OIF veterans …………………………3
Iraq and Afghanistan veterans want more help reintegrating after deployment ……………………………………3
Imagery rehearsal therapy effective for the treatment of trauma-related nightmares in veterans ………………4
Predictors of emotional distress among combat-deployed soldiers …………………………………4
Dysphoria strongly related to psychosocial functioning in OEF/OIF veterans…………………………5
PTSD linked to increased physical disease in OEF/OIF veterans …………………………5
Prolonged exposure a highly effective, enduring treatment for PTSD …………………………5
Active-duty soldiers with mental health problems less likely than National Guard soldiers to seek care…………………………5
Internet-based cognitive behavior therapy effective for PTSD……6
Delayed-onset PTSD common among combat veterans, linked to multiple factors ……………………………………6
Association of coping processes with PTSD modified by combat exposure …………………………………………6
Imaginal exposure therapy underutilized by mental health professionals …………………………………………7
Resilience protective against mental and physical health symptoms …………………………………………………7
PTSD predicts completed suicide…………………8
Test your knowledge!………………………………………8
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<br>Subjects: Brain injuries; Stress Disorders Post-Traumatic; NMC San Diego; Operation Enduring Freedom; Operation Iraqi Freedom</div>
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U.S. Naval Center for Combat and Operational Stress Control (NCCOSC)</div>
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