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Eating disorders and associated mental health comorbidities in female veterans

Abstract: Eating disorders (EDs) remain understudied among veterans, possibly due to the perception that primarily male population does not suffer from EDs. However, previous …

Armed Forces Continuous Attitude Survey: 2014

Abstract: This statistical release provides results from the Armed Forces Continuous Attitude Survey (AFCAS) 2014, along with results from previous years. Comparisons made between …

Closing the Gap: Meeting the Future Needs of America's Severely Wounded Heroes & their Caregivers

Abstract: The Gary Sinise Foundation and the USC School of Social Work’s Center for Innovation & Research hosted the inaugural “Closing the Gap Summit” to address the …

The development and testing of a checklist to study behaviour change techniques used in a treatment programme for Canadian Armed Forces members with Chronic non-specific low back pain

Abstract: Purpose: There are reports of increased use of a variety of behaviour change techniques (BCT) by physiotherapists and findings of beneficial effects of use. However, …

Doing our duty? Improving transitions for military leavers

This report examines how and why the lives of some service personnel fall apart on leaving the British Armed Forces, asks how they can be rebuilt and presents solutions to prevent …

Effects of Omega-3 Fatty Acid Supplementation on Neurocognitive Functioning and Mood in Deployed U.S. Soldiers: A Pilot Study

Abstract: Omega-3 fatty acids (FAs) may have neuroprotective properties for psychological health and cognition. The objective of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of …

The Chavasse Report: The Evidence

Abstract: This report aims to ensure better and greater continuity of care for those severely wounded in action or with musculoskeletal injuries as a result of their military …

PTSD symptoms and pain in Canadian military Veterans: the mediating roles of anxiety, depression, and alcohol use

Abstract: Symptoms of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and pain are often comorbid among veterans. The purpose of this study was to investigate to what extent symptoms of …

Acute myocardial infarction in Scottish military veterans: a retrospective cohort study of 57,000 veterans and 173,000 matched nonveterans

Abstract: Few studies of veterans have examined cardiovascular disease as the primary outcome, other than in relation to specific conflicts or hazards. To assess the long-term …

‘‘It’s in My Blood’’: The Military Habitus of Former Zimbabwean Soldiers in Exile in South Africa

Abstract: This article examines the habitus of soldiers who either deserted or resigned from the Zimbabwe National Army in the post–2000 crisis in Zimbabwe and now live in exile …

Roles of Physical and Mental Health in Suicidal Ideation in Canadian Armed Forces Regular Force veterans

Abstract: Objectives: Suicide in recent veterans is an international concern. An association between mental disorders and suicide has been established, but less information is …