Book Review of Spiritual Readiness: Essentials for Military Leaders and Chaplains
Spiritual Readiness: Essentials for Military Leaders and Chaplains by Harold G. Koenig, Lindsay B. Carey & Faten Al ZabenNew York. Amazon Books, 2022, ISBN: 9798840830093 (e-book). Reviewed by Darren Cronshaw Modern psychology and contemporary militaries now recognise what ancient religions and philosophies have […]
Treating combat-related Posttraumatic Stress Disorder using Therapeutic Fly-Fishing with EMDR (TF-EMDR)
Abstract Therapeutic fly-fishing is a nature-based intervention that is experiencing increased use to adjunct mental health treatment with current and former uniformed service professionals. While promising, literature suggesting the use of therapeutic fly-fishing with evidenced-based psychotherapy for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), or any other mode of psychotherapy, does not appear to exist. This raises several […]
Moral Injury Reconciliation: A Practitioner’s Guide for Treating Moral Injury, PTSD, Grief, and Military Sexual Trauma, by Dr Lewis Jeffery Lee
Review by Chaplain Darren Cronshaw *Dr Lewis Jeffery Lee, Moral Injury Reconciliation: A Practitioner’s Guide for Treating Moral Injury, PTSD, Grief, and Military Sexual Trauma through Spiritual Formation Strategies. London: Jessica Kingsley, 2018. ISBN. 9781785927577. Paperback. 223pp, AUD$47.73 Wars are a health hazard for those who fight in them—at physical but also psychological and unseen […]
Guilt and It’s Relationship to Mental Illness and Suicide Attempts in an Australian Veteran Population with Posttraumatic Stress Disorder
K Kerr, M Romaniuk, S McLeay, S Walker, J Henderson, A Khoo Abstract Background Australian veterans have an increased risk of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Guilt is a common post-trauma reaction; however, research in this area is limited. Purpose This study aimed to explore the relationship between guilt, PTSD severity, alcohol use, anger, history of […]
Long Term Stability of Recall of Combat Exposure in Australian Vietnam Veterans
B O’Toole, S Catts Abstract Accurate recall of exposure to traumatic events is essential for diagnosis, treatment and compensation. However, in the context of military combat, reports of trauma exposure may not be stable over time. Increased reporting over repeated assessments has been associated with PTSD and its re-experiencing (B) symptoms. Other competing explanations emphasise […]
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder or Post-Traumatic Stress Injury: What’s in a name?
Abstract Background: Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a trauma-induced condition that is associated with high healthcare usage and costs, as well as long-term disability. Enabling those affected to seek diagnosis and treatment and removing barriers to care is, therefore, a significant priority. Results: In the last few years, an argument has been made that changing […]
Evaluation of the Online, Peer Delivered ‘Post War: Survive to Thrive Program’ for Veterans with Symptoms of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder
Abstract Background: Veterans frequently report barriers to accessing and adhering to first-line treatments for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Online delivery of an evidence-based intervention by a peer-developed program may aid in overcoming these barriers. Purpose: This study evaluated the ‘Post War: Survive to Thrive Program’, an online, peer developed and delivered program, designed to assist […]
Combat, Posttraumatic Stress Disorder and Health of Australian Vietnam Veteran Conscripts and Volunteers in the Three Decades After Return
B O’Toole, K Pierse, B Friedrich, S Outram, M Dadds, S Catts Introduction Australia’s involvement in the Vietnam conflict from 1962 until troop withdrawal in 1972,1 placed Australians into longer periods of risk of contact with an enemy than at any time in Australia’s history since Gallipoli.2 The Australian Force Vietnam increased in size in […]
Analgesic use in Vietnam Veterans’ with Musculoskeletal Pain
Analgesic use in Vietnam Veterans’ with Musculoskeletal Pain Lisa Kalisch Ellett, Nicole Pratt, Elizabeth Roughead Abstract Background: International studies suggest that high-dose opioid use is more common in veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) than those without in the treatment of musculoskeletal pain. Purpose: This article aims to examine the use of analgesics by […]
Comorbidity Risks of a Cohort of Vietnam Veterans Diagnosed with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
T Bullman, A I Schniederman Abstract Background: Research has demonstrated that posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is associated with increased risk of other mental diseases. Studies have also reported increased risk for cardiovascular diseases associated with PTSD. Purpose: This study examined cause-specific comorbidity risks among a cohort of Vietnam veterans diagnosed with PTSD. Material and […]