scholarly journals Conceptualizing comorbid PTSD and depression among treatment-seeking, active duty military service members

2019 ◽  
Vol 256 ◽  
pp. 541-549 ◽  
Author(s):  
John C. Moring ◽  
Erica Nason ◽  
Willie J. Hale ◽  
Jennifer Schuster Wachen ◽  
Katherine A. Dondanville ◽  
...  
2018 ◽  
Vol 45 (4) ◽  
pp. 353-360 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marygrace Berberian ◽  
Melissa S Walker ◽  
Girija Kaimal

This study involved a thematic analysis of montage paintings and of related clinical records of 240 active-duty military service members collected during their art therapy treatment for traumatic brain injury and underlying psychological health concerns, including post-traumatic stress, at the National Intrepid Center of Excellence, Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, Bethesda, Maryland, USA. Congruent with other research findings, the qualitative analyses of this study suggest that the group art therapy experiences fostered improvement in interpersonal relatedness, hopefulness and gratification for the service members in treatment, aiding in externalisation, progressive exposure and construction of a trauma narrative imperative for recovery. The mixed media nature of the montage painting supported the expression of a range of postcombat symptoms. Results from this study highlighted the complexity of military culture, necessitating a broader scope of analyses for how art therapy helps service members express and communicate their challenges to care providers, peers and family as well as regulate emotion in the short and long term.


Author(s):  
Melissa S. Walker ◽  
Girija Kaimal ◽  
Adele M. L. Gonzaga ◽  
Katherine A. Myers-Coffman ◽  
Thomas J. DeGraba

PLoS ONE ◽  
2013 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. e51543 ◽  
Author(s):  
John C. Umhau ◽  
David T. George ◽  
Robert P. Heaney ◽  
Michael D. Lewis ◽  
Robert J. Ursano ◽  
...  

2018 ◽  
Vol 31 (2) ◽  
pp. 307-316 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anu Asnaani ◽  
Antonia N. Kaczkurkin ◽  
Kathy Benhamou ◽  
Jeffrey S. Yarvis ◽  
Alan L. Peterson ◽  
...  

2014 ◽  
Vol 14 (4) ◽  
pp. 592-597 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jeffrey B. Knox ◽  
Joseph R. Orchowski ◽  
Danielle L. Scher ◽  
Brett D. Owens ◽  
Robert Burks ◽  
...  

2020 ◽  
Vol 33 (6) ◽  
pp. 994-1006
Author(s):  
Jason L. Judkins ◽  
Brian A. Moore ◽  
Tyler L. Collette ◽  
Willie J. Hale ◽  
Alan L. Peterson ◽  
...  

2020 ◽  
Vol 13 (2) ◽  
pp. 133-137
Author(s):  
Andrew C. Jenzer ◽  
Bradley P. Storrs ◽  
Zachary Daniels ◽  
Jeremy J. Hanlon

Background and Overview: Gunpowder inclusion injuries are rare occurrences in the civilian sector but are more frequently encountered in the military setting. The authors report a case series of 3 active duty military service members treated by an Army hospital’s Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery service for the removal of embedded gunpowder particles so as to avoid traumatic tattooing. Case Description: Three otherwise healthy active duty military service members were treated for gunpowder inclusion injuries incurred while conducting live fire training exercises at a state-side military installation between 2018 and 2019. All 3 males presented with injuries of the same etiology: Their weapons malfunctioned, and while visually inspecting the action, a round exploded close to the face. This peppered the face with gunpowder particles that were both superficially and deeply embedded. Treatment focused on individual removal using fine forceps. The patients were followed up and healed quickly without any complications, specifically without traumatic tattooing from the gunpowder injuries. Conclusion and Practical Implications: Gunpowder inclusion injuries should be addressed quickly to remove the particles before epidermal healing occurs, thus avoiding the complication of traumatic tattooing. This surgical team recommends meticulous fine forceps removal as the treatment of choice for larger particles.


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