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Stigma-related barriers and facilitators to help seeking for mental health issues in the armed forces: a systematic review and thematic synthesis of qualitative literature

Abstract: A recent quantitative review in the area of stigma and help seeking in the armed forces has questioned the association between these factors (Sharp et al. 2015). To …

Lifetime Sexual Assault and Sexually Transmitted Infections Among Women Veterans

Abstract: Women veterans report a high prevalence of sexual assault. Unfortunately, there are limited data on the reproductive health sequelae faced by these women. Our objective …

A randomized controlled trial of a web-based, personalized normative feedback alcohol intervention for young-adult veterans

Abstract: Objective: Young adult American veterans are at-risk for problematic alcohol use. However, they are unlikely to seek care and may drop out from lengthy multicomponent …

Demographic Research of the Serving and Former Officer Community

Abstract: This report on the demographics of the serving and former officer community which was commissioned by the Officers’ Association (OA) and funded by Forces in Mind …

Quality Participation Experiences in the Physical Activity Domain: Perspectives of Veterans with a Physical Disability

Abstract: An important consideration for physical activity (PA) participation for individuals with a physical disability, including veterans, is that opportunities exist for full …

Suicide ideation, anxiety, and depression: Are children a protective factor for male Veterans?

Abstract: Numerous mental health disorders plague our veterans when they return from deployment including anxiety and depressive disorders, which have been linked to elevated …

Army Life in Scotland - Army Families Federation Survey

Abstract: The Army Families Federation’s latest roadshow is taking place in Kinloss, Scotland on 23 March 2017. We wanted to hear from as many families as possible, prior to the …

Mental health measurement among women veterans receiving co-located, collaborative care services

Abstract: Routine use of measurement to identify patient concerns and track treatment progress is critical to high quality patient care. This is particularly relevant to the …

The Transition Experiences of British Military Veterans

Abstract: The aim of the current research was to investigate the transition experiences of British military veterans upon exiting the military and rejoining civilian society, …

Veterans' Perspectives on the Acceptability of Art Therapy: a Mixed-methods Study

Abstract: Art therapy has been suggested to support veterans who may not benefit from verbal therapeutic approaches. Little is known about the perspectives of UK veterans with …

A systematic review of help-seeking and mental health service utilization among military service members

Abstract: Research has demonstrated that military service members are at elevated risk for a range of psychiatric problems, and mental health services use is a conduit to symptom …

Non-deployment factors affecting psychological wellbeing in military personnel: literature review

Abstract: Background: Most military mental health research focuses on the impact of deployment-related stress; less is known about how everyday work-related factors affect …