The Media’s Impact on Rape Survivors Conceptualize their Victimization – Rebekah Kanefsky, Amie Newins, and Laura Wilson

by ISTSS Blogs | Feb 16, 2021 | JOTS Highlights, Trauma Blog Topics

The viral #MeToo movement and public allegations of sexual misconduct against men in Hollywood (e.g., Harvey Weinstein), have increased public awareness of the widespread problem of sexual assault (Bogen et al., 2019). For example, more than 19 million tweets (i.e.,...

A Chaplain-Psychologist Led Moral Injury Group Intervention – David Cenkner, Peter Yeomans, Chris Antal, & J. Cobb Scott

by ISTSS Blogs | Feb 8, 2021 | JOTS Highlights, Trauma Blog Topics

Moral injury, defined as an experience of betrayal or transgression of moral values, has received increased attention in recent years and is associated with increased risk for psychiatric disorders, including posttraumatic stress disorder, depression, and suicidal...

Outcomes for Service Members in The Overcoming Adversity and Stress Injury Support (OASIS) Residential PTSD Program – Kristen Walter, Casey Kohen, Cameron McCabe, and Jessica Watrous

by ISTSS Blogs | Feb 1, 2021 | JOTS Highlights, Trauma Blog Topics

Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) can not only affect service members and their families, but also unit cohesion and operational readiness. PTSD treatment in the U.S. Departments of Defense (DoD) and Veterans Affairs exists on a continuum ranging from...

Supporting Healthcare Responders During the Pandemic: Humanitarian Work Perspectives – Elena Cherepanov

by ISTSS Blogs | Jan 6, 2021 | Trauma Blog Topics

During public health complex emergencies (CE), healthcare workers play a crucial role in mitigating its impact. This work can also be rewarding as it reminds health professionals about their mission and purpose.     Just like “a perfect...

Justice in War Doctrine Predicts which Combat Events will Negatively Affect Service Members – Stephen Krauss, Jeffery Zust, & Amy Adler

by ISTSS Blogs | Jan 1, 2021 | Trauma Blog Topics

It is well documented that experiencing combat is associated with decreased ability to carry out basic life tasks and increased mental health symptoms.  However, it is not clear what types of combat events are responsible for these negative...

Mitigating the impact of trauma by leveraging psychological and environmental factors – Keegan, Thomson, Kashyap, Liddell, & Nickerson

by ISTSS Blogs | Dec 22, 2020 | Trauma Blog Topics

Nearly 1% of the world’s population is now forcibly displaced as a result of conflict and persecution and most remain subject to sustained vulnerability and uncertainty. The psychological impact of persecution, war and displacement is substantial, with research...