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Beyond being the best: educating for narrative repair in transition from British Army to 'Civvy Street'

Abstract: This thesis presents a military to civilian transition (MCT) autoethnography to highlight the unique nature of military life and work, and how this can complexify a move …

“A Part of Our Family”? Effects of Psychiatric Service Dogs on Quality of Life and Relationship Functioning in Military-Connected Couples

Abstract: Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) can have corrosive impacts on family relationships and individual functioning. Emerging evidence has shown that psychiatric service …

How eLearning Can Decrease Challenges of Informal Family Caregivers of Service Members & Veterans with Invisible Injuries

Abstract: While a considerable amount of literature has explored the caregiver population, limited research has explored the critical need of education and training for individuals …

The mental health and treatment needs of UK ex-military personnel: Executive Summary

Summary: This executive summary is for a research project has been to understand the mental health needs of UK veterans who served during recent military operations in Iraq and …

The mental health and treatment needs of UK ex-military personnel: Full report

Summary: While most military personnel cope well with the challenges of serving in the Armed Forces and successfully adapt to civilian life after they leave, for some, certain …

“Shelter from the Storm”: Military Service Member Spousal Caregiver Challenges and Barriers to Resources in the Midst of Enduring Conflicts

Abstract: The enduring nature of the Global War on Terrorism has created a generation of active duty service members and recently retired veterans who spent the majority of their …

An evaluation and critical analysis of the impact of the Aged Veterans Fund

Abstract: There has been research on the numbers and needs of an ageing society yet, relatively little is known about the specific needs of older veterans, and the effectiveness …

Experiences of moral injury in UK military veterans

Abstract: For many years, researchers have looked at the impact of traumatic events which threaten life and limb and may contribute towards the onset of post-traumatic stress …

Well-being of Canadian Regular Force Veterans, findings from LASS 2019 Survey.

Abstract: The Life After Service Studies (LASS) program of research is designed to further understand the transition from military to civilian life and ultimately improve the …

Child Maltreatment within Military Families

Abstract: Attention to child maltreatment within military families has grown in recent decades in response to the increasing numbers of children in military families, the broader …

Childhood Events and Circumstances Influencing High School Completion

Abstract: This paper is an empirical exploration of the effects of a variety of family and economic circumstances experienced during childhood on one indicator of success in young …

Impact of Relocations on Mental Health and School Functioning of Adolescents from Canadian Military Families

Abstract: The study aim was to explore the impact of one aspect of military lifestyle, frequent relocations, on the adjustment of youth from Canadian military families. In all, 134 …