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Physical activity and mental distress among Veteran cancer survivors with heart disease and diabetes

Abstract: Introduction: Mental distress frequently develops in sufferers of chronic diseases, including cancer. We examined the association between physical activity and mental …

Veteran Resilience Following Combat-Related Amputation

Abstract: Amputation following combat-related injury places substantial stress on survivors and their spouses. The purpose of this study was to explore the experiences of …

Annual Suicide Report

Abstract: The Department of Defense (DoD) is committed to preventing suicide within the military. Over the past decade, the Department has made strides in establishing an …

Mild traumatic brain injury (MTBI) in the Canadian Veteran population: transforming recovery with medical cannabis

Abstract: Mild Traumatic Brain Injury (mTBI) is a growing public health concern. Between 2001 to 2010, rates of mTBI related Emergency Department visits increased by 70% in Canada. …

Army Families' Concerns Jan-June 2019

Abstract: After a significant rise of 37% in 2018, we have seen the number of enquiries stabilise at 7,176, almost the same as this period in 2018. Housing continues to be the …

Development and validation of a case-finding algorithm for neck and back pain in the Canadian Armed Forces using health administrative data

Abstract: Introduction: In military organizations, neck and back pain are a leading cause of clinical encounters, medical evacuations out of theatres of operations, and involuntary …

Military-to-civilian transition theories and frameworks

Abstract: This chapter describes the current status and utility of theories and frameworks that inform the complex work of supporting military personnel in their adaptation to life …

Self-Assessment of Need for Assistance with Transition to Civilian Life

Abstract: Military-to-civilian transition (MCT) is a challenging process to some degree for all military members, veterans (former members), and their families. Some might need …

The Armed Forces Community Healthcare navigation Project: Feasibility Study

Abstract: Launched in July 2017 and funded by the Forces in Mind Trust (FiMT), the Armed Forces Community (AFC) Healthcare navigation Project tested the role of an AFC Healthcare …

British military women: combat exposure, deployment and mental health

Abstract: Background: Internationally, women are about to undertake combat duties alongside their male colleagues. The psychological effect of this policy change is largely …