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Factors associated with unintended weight change in the UK Armed Forces: a cohort study

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 …

Patterns of alcohol use among Canadian military personnel and their associations with health and well-being

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 …

The New Front line: Voices of Veterans in Need

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 …

“Give us respect, support and understanding”: Women veterans of Iraq and Afghanistan recommend strategies for improving their mental health care

Abstract: Although women veterans of Iraq and Afghanistan have experienced war-related mental health challenges, they underutilize Veterans Affairs (VA) health care relative to …

Impact of Social Networking Sites on Children in Military Families

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 …

What are the best and worst things about having a father in UK Armed Forces? Analysis of free text responses

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 …

Forces in Mind Trust 2015 Activity Report

Abstract: This impact report outlines the activities, media coverage, change model, research, outcomes and finances for the Forces in Mind Trust's 2015 activities. 

Royal Navy and Royal Marines Sexual Harassment Survey

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 …

Helping War Veterans with Posttraumatic Stress Disorder: Incarcerated Individuals' Role in Therapeutic Animal Programs.

Abstract: A grassroots movement of nonprofit, nongovernmental organizations is creating programs in which incarcerated individuals train rescued shelter dogs as therapeutic …

Long-term mental health outcomes of military service: national linkage study of 57,000 Veterans and 173,000 matched nonveterans

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 …

Monitoring Rehabilitation Program Outcomes using the Life After Service Studies

Abstract: The VAC Rehabilitation Program includes case management, assessments, case plans, vocational assessments and plans as well as reimbursement for rehabilitation services …