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Working together to address sexual misconduct in the Canadian Armed Forces.

Abstract:In 2015, the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) implemented Operation HONOUR to eliminate sexual misconduct (SM) in the military. Sexual assault, inappropriate sexual behaviours, …

“My heart on this bit of paper”: A grounded theory of the mechanisms of change in art therapy for military veterans

Abstract: Background: A proportion of veterans experience post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Research has shown reduced effectiveness of commonly offered psychotherapies …

Adversity during military service: the impact of military sexual trauma, emotional bullying and physical assault on the mental health and well-being of women veterans

Abstract:  Despite making up about 11% of the UK military, there remains limited investigation on the impact of adversity women experience during their service in the UK military. …

Four decades of military posttraumatic stress: Protocol for a meta-analysis and systematic review of treatment approaches and efficacy.

Abstract:Background: Over 85% of active members of the Canadian Armed Forces have been exposed to potentially traumatic events linked to the development of posttraumatic stress …

Applying User-centered Design in the Development of Nudges for a Pragmatic Trial to Reduce No-shows Among Veterans

Abstract: Objective: To incorporate user-centered design processes into the refinement of nudges designed to reduce no-shows among healthcare appointments for military veterans in …

Electronic Screening to Support Measurement Based Care: Examples from the Field

Abstract: Background: Measurement-based care (MBC) is associated with improved patient outcomes, but is seldom fully implemented. Electronic self-report screening systems may help …

Association of Lifetime TBI and Military Employment with Late Life ADL Functioning: A Population-Based Prospective Cohort Study

Abstract: Objective: To determine associations of traumatic brain injury (TBI) and military employment with activities of daily living (ADL) in late life. Design: …

What Can Reactions to Veteran Suicide Tell Us About Patriotism in the United States?

Abstract: In the United States, patriotism has meant many things. The ultimate definition, though, is one where a military member’s death is offered as a sacrifice in service of …

A group-based chronic pain intervention using the Unlearn Your Pain method: A retrospective one-arm cohort study

Abstract: Introduction: Chronic pain is a prevalent health issue in military and Veteran populations. The current retrospective one-arm cohort study sought to determine whether a …

E-Cigarette Use among Rural Military Veterans

Abstract: E-cigarette use is more prevalent among veterans with mental distress; however, no studies have examined the impact of rurality on the relationship between mental …

Social and Economic Costs of Gambling Problems and Related Harm Among UK Military Veterans

Abstract: Military veterans are at heightened risk of problem gambling. Little is known about the costs of problem gambling and related harm among United Kingdom (UK) Armed Forces …

The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on treatment-seeking veterans in the United Kingdom with preexisting mental health difficulties: A longitudinal study

Abstract: Individuals with preexisting psychological difficulties are at risk of further deterioration of their mental well-being during the COVID-19 pandemic. This longitudinal …