Composite Measure of Mental Health Problems in Canadian Armed Forces Veterans – 2013 Life After Service Survey
Abstract: This paper describes a new way to use the Life After Service Studies (LASS) survey data to better describe the mental health of Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) Veterans. The LASS surveys collected data from former CAF members (Veterans) who were released from service from 1998. The surveys are giving us the first clear look at the well-being of these Canadian Veterans in the areas of mental and physical health, employment, education, finances, life skills and knowledge, social integration and their social environment
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, …