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Military Spouses with Deployed Partners are at Greater Risk of Poor Perinatal Mental Health: a Scoping Review

Abstract: Poor mental health in the perinatal period is associated with a number of adverse outcomes for the individual and the wider family. The unique circumstances in which …

Fighting with pride: LGBTQ in the Armed Forces

Abstract: To mark the 20th anniversary of the lifting of the British Armed Forces ‘gay ban’ on 12 January 2020, this book brings together a selection of LGBTQ servicemen and …

Health Spillovers among Military Spouses: Evidence from Active Duty, Veteran, and Surviving Spouses

Abstract: Using three subsamples from the 2010 National Survey of Veterans (Westat 2010), this study explores health spillovers—the effects of the experience of one person on …

Neuropsychiatric Outcomes in UK Military Veterans With Mild Traumatic Brain Injury and Vestibular Dysfunction

Abstract: The objective of the study is to estimate the frequency of vestibular dysfunction following blunt, blast, and combined blunt and blast mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) …

A portal to healing: Treating military families and veterans through telehealth

Abstract: This paper explores the triumphs and challenges of providing free, integrative treatment to veterans and military families through secure video connections into their …

Veterans’ Advocacy and Support Services Scoping Study: A modern professional sustainable service for Australian Veterans and their families

Summary: In response to the several recommendations outlined above, the Department has committed to undertaking this Scoping Study to examine the: range of advocacy and welfare …

Substance Use Disorders Among Veterans in a Nationally Representative Sample: Prevalence and Associated Functioning and Treatment Utilization

Abstract: Objective: Several epidemiological studies have reported that veterans and nonveterans have comparable substance use disorder (SUD) prevalence and SUD treatment rates …

Offshore Workers and Health Behaviour change: an Exploration Using the Theoretical Domains Framework

Abstract: Previous research has identified the importance of promoting behaviour change within the offshore workforce. This qualitative study sought to: identify self-care …

E-cigarette nicotine dose and flavor: Relationship with appeal, choice, and tobacco use amongst veterans with comorbid psychiatric disorders

Abstract: Background: Electronic cigarettes (EC) may aid some smokers in reducing combustible tobacco use. Smokers with psychiatric co-morbidities tend to have higher nicotine …

Compensating for permanent losses: Totally and Permanently Incapacitated

Since it was first introduced in 2006, the New Veterans Charter (NVC) disability and financial benefits have been under great scrutiny. In response to concerns about the adequacy …

Health needs of ex-military personnel in the UK: a systematic review and qualitative synthesis

Abstract: Background: Despite all local authorities in England signing up to the Armed Forces Covenant, only a small proportion of Joint Strategic Needs Assessments (JSNAs) …