A comprehensive searchable repository providing access to international evidence and reports about the Armed Forces community. Updated each month using robust methodology, the repository can be used confidently by all to identify and access relevant evidence. A user-friendly search tool is available to support your research needs and includes the ability to specify key words, themes, author, year of publication, country of origin, methods used, and whether items have been peer reviewed.
Abstract: The strategy aims to improve the mental health and wellbeing of the Defence and veteran community. The strategy sets out the joint approach of the Department of Defence …
Abstract: Trauma-informed care is mandated in long-term care settings in the United States; however, little is known about clinicians' perspectives on trauma-informed care …
Abstract: Introduction: Understanding the incidence and predictors of postpartum depression (PPD) among active-duty service members is critical given the importance of this …
Abstract: The U.S. Surgeon General in 2023 declared an "epidemic of loneliness and social isolation" in the United States, conditions that impact health risks, including suicidal …
Abstract: This 2024 National Veteran Suicide Prevention Annual Report presents the most current and comprehensive data on suicide among U.S. Veterans and non-Veteran adults, from …
Abstract: The VA conducts the largest national analysis of Veteran suicide rates each year. Findings are made available to the public in an Annual Report in two parts—In-depth …
Abstract: Building on the U.S. military’s suicide intervention efforts, the Intentional Life Project emphasizes preemptive action by embedding suicide prevention into military …
Abstract: Long COVID remains a pressing health concern among Americans, with current data suggesting that 45% of those infected by COVID-19 experience at least one symptom of Long …
Abstract: There remains a stigma surrounding US service members who seek treatment for mental health problems despite a general trend in the United States towards more positive …
Abstract: Objective: Problematic anger is commonly reported among veterans with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and is associated with numerous psychosocial impairments. There …
Abstract: Background/Objectives: Like in the general population, the prevalences of eating- and weight-related health issues in the armed forces are increasing. Relevant medical …
Abstract: Research primarily in civilian samples supports bidirectional relations between daytime factors and trauma-related nightmare (TRN) reports. This study tested the …