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: Objective: To examine factors associated with self-reported unintended weight change in (ex-) military personnel of the UK Armed Forces. Design: A cohort study whereby …
Abstract: Objective: Heavy drinking increases the risk of injury, adverse physical and mental health outcomes, and loss of productivity. Nonetheless, patterns of alcohol use and …
Summary: SSAFA commissioned the research, on which thisreport is based, from Compass Partnership in order to understand better the specific needs of this cohort and identify …
Abstract: Although women veterans of Iraq and Afghanistan have experienced war-related mental health challenges, they underutilize Veterans Affairs (VA) health care relative to …
Abstract: Youth in military families experience a relatively unique set of stressors that can put them at risk for numerous psychological and behavior problems. Thus, there is a …
Abstract: Objective: This study aims to explore what adolescents report as the best and worst aspects of having a father in the UK military. Methods: Qualitative data were …
Abstract: This impact report outlines the activities, media coverage, change model, research, outcomes and finances for the Forces in Mind Trust's 2015 activities.
Abstract: This report contains a detailed breakdown of the overall results with discussion of key findings between Rank and gender cohorts. Where possible, comparisons are made …
Abstract: A grassroots movement of nonprofit, nongovernmental organizations is creating programs in which incarcerated individuals train rescued shelter dogs as therapeutic …
Abstract: We used data from the Scottish Veterans Health Study to examine long-term mental health outcomes in a large cohort of veterans, with a focus on the impact of length of …
Abstract: The VAC Rehabilitation Program includes case management, assessments, case plans, vocational assessments and plans as well as reimbursement for rehabilitation services …