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Abstract: Background: Research has demonstrated that partners living alongside veterans with mental health difficulties are at high risk of developing mental health difficulties …
Abstract: Objective: Examine preferences for family involvement in psychiatric care in a large, representative sample of Veterans in treatment for schizophrenia. Method: Veterans …
Abstract: This annual Statistical Notice provides summary information on suicides that have occurred among serving UK regular Armed Forces personnel during the 20-year period …
Abstract: Objective: More women veterans than men use Veterans Health Administration (VHA) mental health services. Some psychiatric medications are associated with weight gain and …
Abstract: This survey was requested by the Ministry of Defence to examine educational and other outcomes for Service children and to evaluate the quality of provision made for …
Abstract: Little is known about the economic impact of military mental health screening. To investigate (a) whether post-deployment screening of military personnel affects use and …
Abstract: Background: The principles of the Armed Forces Covenant state that Armed Forces Veterans should be at no disadvantage resulting from their service compared with a …
Abstract: Objective: Among combat veterans, moral injury (i.e., the guilt, shame, inability to forgive one’s self and others, and social withdrawal associated with one’s …
Abstract: Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is associated with impaired major domains of psychology and behavior. Individuals with PTSD also have increased co-morbidity with …
Abstract: Self-stigma can generate significant public health costs because of its implications concerning underutilization of treatment. Veterans are particularly vulnerable to …
Abstract: Introduction: Military veterans are at heightened risk for developing mental and behavioral health problems. Morally injurious combat experiences have recently gained …
Abstract: Background: Most military families experience mandatory relocation, or posting, several times during the military career. For Canadian military families who must access …