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UK Military Veteran-Friendly GP Practices

Abstract: About 5% of the UK population are military veterans and have specific medical needs sometimes different from the general population. Veterans may be reluctant to seek …

An Integrative Review of Behavioral Disturbances in Veterans With Dementia and PTSD

Abstract: Objective: Both posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and dementia have been associated with a variety of behavioral changes; however, little is known about the …

Longitudinal courses of suicidal ideation in U.S. military veterans: a 7-year population-based, prospective cohort study

Abstract: Varied longitudinal courses of suicidal ideation (SI) may be linked to unique sets of risk and protective factors A national probability sample of 2291 U.S. veterans was …

An Evaluation of seAp's Military Advocacy Service: Early Findings Report

Abstract: seAps Military Advocacy Service (mAs) came about in recognition of a gap in specialist provision for military veterans and their families. It is a service which …

From Warrior Ethos to Obscurity: Veteran Reintegration Literature Review

Abstract: Reintegration into the civilian sector is a lived experience military members traverse as they complete their military service and earn the title “veteran.” Although …

The impact of in-service physical injury or illness on the mental health of military veterans

Abstract: Background: Each year approximately 2000 UK service personnel are medically discharged with physical and/or psychological injury or illness. While there is much research …

Effects of Resilience Strength Training on Constructs Associated with Moral Injury among Veterans

Abstract: Resilience Strength Training (RST) is a peer specialist program that incorporates a military squad model of group trust and bonding to address problems specific to moral …

Telomere Shortening and Accelerated Aging in US Military Veterans

Abstract: A growing body of literature on military personnel and veterans’ health suggests that prior military service may be associated with exposures that increase the risk of …

Mindfulness-based Therapeutic Sailing for Veterans With Psychiatric and Substance Use Disorders

Abstract: Complementary interventions have the potential to enhance treatment engagement and/or response among veterans with psychiatric disorders and/or substance use disorders …

Risk and resilience factors associated with traumatic loss-related PTSD in U.S. military veterans: Results from the National Health and Resilience in Veterans Study

Abstract: Purpose: Sudden death of a loved one is the most prevalent potentially traumatic event worldwide, yet little is known about risk and resilience factors associated with …

Examining Changes in Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Symptoms and Substance Use Among a Sample of Canadian Veterans Working with Service Dogs: An Exploratory Patient- Oriented Longitudinal Study

Abstract: Comorbid posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and substance use (SU) is a growing health concern among Canadian veterans. Veterans are increasingly seeking  symptom …

Risk and protective factors associated with mental health among female military veterans: results from the veterans' health study

Abstract: Background: This study focuses on factors that may disproportionately affect female veterans’ mental health, compared to men, and is part of a larger study assessing …