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Social influences and barriers to seeking healthcare for mental health problems among UK military personnel: qualitative and quantitative investigations

Abstract: Approximately 60% of UK military personnel who experience mental health problems, do not seek help. Typical demographics of military personnel provide one explanation …

Aretē: "We As Black Women"

Abstract: Studies of Black US women servicemembers too often depict their stories as replete with post-war trauma and transition difficulty. However, crisis is not their only, or …

An exploration of how UK veterans diagnosed with combat-related post-traumatic stress disorder experience therapy

Abstract: This research aims to fill this gap in the literature by asking veterans diagnosed with combat-related PTSD to describe and explore their experience of therapy. Six male …

Therapeutic alliance across trauma-focused and non-trauma-focused psychotherapies among veterans with PTSD

Abstract: Trauma-focused psychotherapies for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) are not widely utilized. Clinicians report concerns that direct discussion of traumatic …

Building Capacity for Complementary and Integrative Medicine Through a Large, Cross-Agency, Acupuncture Training Program: Lessons Learned from a Military Health System and Veterans Health Administration Joint Initiative Project (US)

Abstract: Introduction: Complementary and integrative medicine (CIM) use in the USA continues to expand, including within the Military Health System (MHS) and Veterans Health …

Reduced Symptoms of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and Irritable Bowel Syndrome Following Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Among Veterans

Abstract: Objectives: Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) are highly comorbid conditions associated with reduced health-related quality of …

Alcohol Use Among Never‐Deployed U.S. Army Reserve and National Guard Soldiers: The Effects of Nondeployment Emotions and Sex

Abstract: Background: Limited research shows that mental health problems are prevalent among never-deployed soldiers and many experience negative emotions related to their …

PALS: peer support for community dwelling older people with chronic low back pain: a feasibility and acceptability study

Abstract: Examine the feasibility and acceptability of a peer support intervention (PALS) to facilitate self-management in community dwelling older adults with Chronic Low Back …

An Independent Evaluation of the SToMP (Supporting Transition of Military Personnel) Project

Abstract: The SToMP (Supporting Transition of Military Personnel) project was formed in 2016, with a large grant from the Covenant Fund. The project aims to improve access to …

Amputation Statistics 1 April 2013 – 31 March 2018

Abstract: This annual report provides statistical information on the number of UK Service personnel who suffered an amputation for the five year period 1 April 2013 – 31 March …

Rates and Associated Factors of Secondary Mental Health Care Utilisation among Ex-Military Personnel in the United States: A Narrative Review

Abstract: Little is known about ex-serving military personnel who access secondary mental health care. This narrative review focuses on studies that quantitatively measure …

The Veterans with Diabetes Transition Study. Veterans Experience of the Process of Transition Following Active Duty Diagnosis

Abstract: Introduction: Veterans face several potential difficulties upon leaving active duty. Among these is transition of healthcare to a different setting. The transition from …