Successful Military to Civilian Transition - A Video Interview
Abstract: This repository item is a video of an interview with Dr Jim McDermott, who conducted research into transition and the experience of military veterans. In Dr McDermott's words, "[m]ost long served Brit Army veterans do well. Principally I champion the perspective of the successful veteran (the majority) to act in a small way as a counterbalance to the wealth of research findings related to veterans who do not do well and suffer."
While most individuals achieve the transition to civilian life smoothly, some face significant challenges. Although numerous support services are available to those who need them, …