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Health, welfare and social needs of the Armed Forces community: a qualitative study

Abstract: This qualitative research assignment aimed to provide a thorough and robust evidence base forplanning by gaining a detailed understanding of the welfare needs of six …

Rates and Correlates of Pathological Gambling Among VA Mental Health Service Users

Abstract: The rate and correlates of diagnosed pathological gambling (PG) among mental health patients in the Veterans Health Administration, the only national system of mental …

Knowledge gained from the Brief Traumatic Brain Injury Screen--implications for treating Canadian military personnel

Abstract: Objective: To compare physical and mental health outcomes of Canadian military personnel with probable mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) to outcomes of those without and …

Military Combat and Risk of Coronary Heart Disease and Ischemic Stroke in Aging Men: The Atherosclerosis Risk in Communities (ARIC) Study

Abstract: Purpose: To assess the long-term association of military combat stress with coronary heart disease (CHD) and ischemic stroke (IS). Methods: The association between …

Survey on Transition to Civilian Life: Report on Regular Force Veterans

Abstract: Military to civilian transition is an important but poorly researched event in the life course of military Veterans. In this report, Veterans are former Canadian Forces …

Deployment psychology: Evidence-based strategies to promote mental health in the military

Abstract: The goal of this volume is to guide the field of military psychology in the development of evidence-based support for service members. Many psychological studies have …

Effects of trauma-related cues on pain processing in posttraumatic stress disorder: an fMRI investigation

Abstract: Background: Imaging studies of pain processing in primary psychiatric disorders are just emerging. This study explored the neural correlates of stress-induced analgesia …

Reconceptualizing combat-related posttraumatic stress disorder as an occupational hazard

Abstract: Combat is clearly an occupational hazard with direct implications for mental health. In the case of the military, the mission dictates how often a service member leaves …

Shaping the future, Military and Veteran Health Research

Abstract: This book represents the most current research being conducted across Canada on issues of military and veteran health. It provides a snapshot of the military health …

Across the Wire: Veterans, Mental Health and Vulnerability

Abstract: The mental health of veterans of the armed forces and its link to offending has been a subject of considerable concern in recent years. This paper reviews the available …

Are social networking sites a source of online harassment for teens? Evidence from survey data

Abstract: Media reports on incidences of abuse on the internet, particularly among teenagers, are growing at an alarming rate causing much concern among parents of teenagers and …

Effects of Deployment on Depression Screening Scores in Pregnancy at an Army Military Treatment Facility

Abstract: Objective: To estimate the relationship of positive screening for depression during and after pregnancy with deployment status of the spouse. Methods: We conducted a …