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Pathways to Care, Mental Health and Wellbeing Transition Study

This Pathways to Care Report is the second of eight reports and two papers that comprise the Transition and Wellbeing Research Programme (the Programme). The Programme is the most …

Proceedings of a Round Table Held to Engage a Whole-of-Community Approach for Suicide Prevention in Serving Military Members, Veterans, and Public Safety Personnel

Summary: Suicide is a major tragedy that touches many in the military, Veteran (former military), and public safety personnel (M/V/PSP) communities. One of the challenges in …

Psychological Flexibility and Set-Shifting Among Veterans Participating in a Yoga Program: A Pilot Study

Abstract: Trauma-focused psychotherapies do not meet the needs of all veterans. Yoga shows some potential in reducing stress and perhaps even PTSD in veterans, although little is …

PTSD is associated with emotional eating among veterans seeking treatment for overweight/obesity

Abstract: Both obesity and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) are common among veterans. Veterans with PTSD are at higher risk for obesity and have poorer outcomes in obesity …

Reflections on recovery, rehabilitation and reintegration of injured service members and Veterans from a bio-psychosocial-spiritual perspective

Abstract: Medical interventions regarding trauma resuscitation have increased survivorship to levels not previously attained. Multiple examples from recent conflicts illustrate the …

Fourteen-year trajectories of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms in UK military personnel, and associated risk factors

Abstract: The aim of this study was to examine trajectories of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms over a 14-year period and the risk factors associated with each …

Contexts precipitating help-seeking among partners of veterans with posttraumatic stress disorder: A qualitative exploration

Abstract: Research has shown that the increased demands associated with the aftereffects of traumatic deployment experiences can have adverse effects on the mental health, …

Exploring patterns of alcohol misuse in treatment-seeking UK veterans: A cross-sectional study

Abstract: Aims: To explore patterns of alcohol misuse in a sample of treatment-seeking veterans compared to the UK Armed Forces personnel population and the general public. …

Planned Dream Interventions: A Pragmatic Randomized Control Trial to Evaluate a Psychological Treatment for Traumatic Nightmares in UK Military Veterans

Abstract: Nightmares are a hallmark symptom of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), affecting an estimated 90% of trauma-exposed adults. This article reports on a pragmatic …

The Armed Forces Covenant Annual Report 2018

This report details progress made with the covenant and includes a summary of this year's deliverables and commitments. This is the seventh annual report since the Armed Forces Act …

Understanding future needs of Canadian Veterans

Abstract: Background: Planning for the future needs of Canadian veterans requires comprehensive and detailed data on the size of the Canadian veteran population and their health. …

Identifying probable Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder: Applying supervised machine learning to data from a UK military cohort

Abstract: Background: Early identification of probable post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) can lead to early intervention and treatment. Aims: This study aimed to evaluate …