Combat Stress Research: Five Year Summary 2014-2019

Abstract: Since 2014, the team has been directly involved in the production of 56 research papers, which have been published in peerreviewed journals. By publishing our findings, we are contributing directly to the evidence base about the effectiveness of treatments and the needs of the veteran population. In 2018, members of the Research Team were invited to be guest editors for a special edition of international journal Healthcare, looking at PTSD in veterans. The Research Team has worked hard to secure a total of 15 high-profile funding grants from external organisations such as The Royal British Legion, Forces in Mind Trust, and Libor. In 2018 we won funding from The Royal British Legion for an investigation into the use of online webinars to deliver a support group for partners of veterans with PTSD. This followed a Forces in Mind Trust grant which funded a pilot study into the use of online video to deliver trauma focused psychological therapy to veterans with PTSD. The team continues to strive to secure funding for innovative projects with the aim of influencing and improving the support provided for veterans.