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Renewing Our Commitments

Abstract: This publication reaffirms Scotland's commitment to support our Armed Forces community - Service personnel, veterans and families. It recognises some major achievements …

Resilience Training, Stories, and Health

Abstract: This article is derived from my participation in, and experiences at, the fifth annual War Horse Symposium in Alberta in September 2015. The creative arts offer tools …

Rest and Recuperation in the UK Armed Forces

Abstract: Background: Recent epidemiological evidence suggests that military personnel commonly remain psychologically resilient in the face of adversity they face on deployment. …

The Stigma of Mental Health Problems and Other Barriers to Care in the UK Armed Forces

Abstract: Background: As with the general population, a proportion of military personnel with mental health problems do not seek help. As the military is a profession at high risk …

The Warrior Programme - Randomised Control Trial 2015

Abstract: Many organisations exist to support ex-Service personnel facing difficulties in their transition to civilian life, and a large number claim to improve mental health or …

Transition From the Military Into Civilian Life: An Exploration of Cultural Competence

The issue of transition is explored, using theory, to consider the differences in lifestyle that veterans needs to consider when moving permanently back to being a civilian. The …

Transition Support for Vulnerable Service Leavers in the U.K.: Providing Care for Early Service Leavers

Abstract: There is little research focusing on the transition experiences of early service leavers (ESLs) in the United Kingdom. This article brings together both qualitative and …

Veterans' Health & Wellbeing in Scotland - Are We Getting it Right?

Abstract: This short paper by the Scottish Veterans Commissioner aims to to raise awareness of the need to protect the current health and social care provision for veterans and to …

Military Veteran Engagement with Mental Health and Wellbeing Services: a Qualitative Study of the role of the Peer Support Worker

Abstract: Many UK military veterans experiencing mental health and well-being difficulties do not engage with support services to get the help they need. Some mental health clinics …

Feasibility study on the extent, causes, impact and costs of rough sleeping and homelessness amongst ex-Service personnel in a sample of local authorities in England

Abstract: The feasibility study explores a set of available options for a suite of models on homelessness and rough sleeping in England. This is part of a three series project …

Relation between Traumatic Events and Suicide Attempts in Canadian Military Personnel

Abstract: Objective: To determine whether exposure to particular types of traumatic events was differentially associated with suicide attempts in a representative sample of active …

The Unique Health Needs of Post-9/11 U.S. Veterans

Abstract: This article applies a hazard-based approach to the identification of physical, mental, and psychosocial health needs of post-9/11 veterans. The weaponry, survival, and …