Reporting and Representation of Race and Ethnicity in Clinical Trials of Pharmacotherapy for Mental Disorders : A Meta-Analysis

Importance  Representation of race and ethnicity in randomized clinical trials (RCTs) is critical for understanding treatment efficacy across populations with different racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Objective  To examine race and ethnicity representation and reporting across RCTs of pharmacotherapies for mental disorders.

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A Successful Case of Measuring Horse Welfare during Equine-Assisted Interactions with Military Veterans with PTSD

Although it is known that equine-assisted interventions (EAI) have beneficial effects on human participants, the effects on horses have not been extensively studied. This study investigated the effects of EAI with military veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), on the heart rate (HR), heart rate variability (HRV), and behaviour of the involved horses. In total six different horses were deployed multiple times during a 12-week program of EAI for veterans with PTSD. The HR and HRV were measured during baseline conditions, free activities and directed activities.

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Feasibility and Potential Efficacy of a Mobile App Series Based on Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing : A Pilot Randomized Control Trial with Posttraumatic Stress Disorder and Comorbid Problems

Mobile apps are increasingly being used to help individuals manage symptoms of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). A few preliminary studies suggest that apps have potential, but also face many challenges. Despite eye movement desensitization and reprocessing’s (EMDR) unique characteristics and its efficacy with PTSD, there has been no research regarding mobile apps based on this method.

 

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Shadows of trauma : an umbrella review of the prevalence and risk factors of post-traumatic stress disorder in children and adolescents

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Does war moderate the association between mental wellbeing and its predictors among children? A multi-country cross-sectional study

Background
This study explores how war or conflict influences the established predictors of mental well-being among children, addressing a significant gap in current research.

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Combat Veterans’ Experiences of Moral Injury, Cannabis Use Disorder and the Process of Meaning-Making : A Mixed Methods Study

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 moderating role of time since release from military duty, mixed methodology was applied. In a quantitative study, 322 Israeli cannabis-using male combat veterans filled out validated self-report questionnaires assessing PMIEs, CUD and time since release from military duty.

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Engaging in moral learning : veterans’ perspectives on how the moral dimensions of moral injury are addressed in one-on-one meetings with Dutch military chaplains

Introduction: There is an increasing attention for the role of military chaplains (MCs) in supporting veterans with moral injury. However, research into how veterans experience the support of MCs remains scarce. Moreover, no studies to date have explored this question in a Dutch contex, while this is relevant as it can offer insight into what forms of care are helpful in predominantly secular societies.

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Killing in Combat as a Potentially Morally Injurious Event : The Diverging Psychological Impact of Killing on Peacekeepers and Combat-Oriented Troops

The impact of killing in combat (KIC) on veterans’ long-term psychological health is multifaceted and influenced by deployment contexts. This study compared two samples of Norwegian veterans from combat-oriented (Afghanistan 2001–2011, N = 4,053) and peacekeeping (Lebanon 1978–1998, N = 10,605) missions to examine how personal threats, witnessing death/injury, and KIC uniquely predicted long-term mental health, alcohol use, and quality of life (QoL). In the combat-oriented sample, personal threats and witnessing death/injury predicted negative outcomes, while KIC did not.

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Spirituality and PTSD Outcomes Among Service Members and Military Veterans

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a prevalent and debilitating condition among military service members and veterans, often co-occurring with moral injury (MI) and spiritual distress (SD). While conventional PTSD treatments include cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), exposure-based therapies, and pharmacological interventions, growing evidence suggests that spirituality may play a vital role in improving PTSD outcomes.

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‘Drones for good’ : innovation, meaning and remoteness in the Dutch police drone team

This paper presents an ethnographic study of drone policing, demonstrating how the implementation of drones transforms not only everyday practices and tasks but also officers’ experiences and moral values in their work. While drones are often examined within military contexts, their application in domestic law enforcement is growing. Military studies focus on the concept of remoteness, discussing how operators manage distance-intimacy relations, with reduced physical risk but increased moral-psychological harm for operators due to detailed real-time imagery.

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