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Violent crime among Swedish military veterans after deployment to Afghanistan: a population-based matched cohort study

Abstract: The objective of the study is to investigate the incidence of violent crime conviction among Swedish military veterans after deployment to Afghanistan versus …

Factsheet ‘Wishes and needs of veterans’ in the Netherlands

Abstract: What are the wishes and needs of veterans? The answer to this question is of great importance to the parties shaping and implementing the veterans’ policy, such as the …

Gender Differences in Response to Acceptance and Commitment Therapy Among Operation Enduring Freedom/Operation Iraqi Freedom/Operation New Dawn Veterans

Abstract: Background: Most of our knowledge base regarding treatment response among veterans comes from predominantly male samples. Evidence suggests, however, that women and men …

Work–family conflict and parental strain among Canadian Armed Forces single mothers: The role of coping

Abstract: Introduction: Single-parent military families experience a combination of single-parenthood stressors and military life–related stressors, including work–family …

Combat and Commemoration

Abstract: Veterans have often been deployed under difficult conditions and have risked their health and even their lives for a cause held in high regard by society. They therefore …

Substance Use and Mental Health Among Military Spouses and Partners

Abstract: Research on the behavioral health of military spouses/partners is essential, yet lacking. Data on 344 civilian spouses were drawn from a study of U.S. Army …

Exploring the Feasibility of Supporting UK Partners Living Alongside Veterans with PTSD: A Pilot Study of the Together Programme (TTP)

Abstract: Background: Romantic partners living alongside veterans with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) appear at increased risk of secondary traumatic stress (sPTSD) and …

‘It’s nice to just be you’: The influence of the employment experiences of UK military spouses during accompanied postings on well-being

Abstract: Repeated military relocations (accompanied postings) can have a detrimental effect on employment and well-being among the spouses and partners of military personnel. …

Early Support for Military-Connected Families: Evaluation of Services at NSPCC Military Site

Abstract: While military-connected children and their families share many challenges in common with other families, they also face unique circumstances that can cause additional …

Longitudinal Associations in the Direction and Prediction of PTSD Symptoms and Romantic Relationship Impairment Over One Year in Post 9/11 Veterans: A Comparison of Theories and Exploration of Potential Gender Differences

Abstract: Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is prevalent among combat veterans and is associated with intimate relationship difficulties. Few studies have examined the …

Exploring the Experiences of Partners of Veterans with Mental health Difficulties Attending a Group Psychoeducation Support Intervention: A Qualitative Study

Abstract: Background: Research has demonstrated that partners living alongside veterans with mental health difficulties are at high risk of developing mental health difficulties …

Preferences for family involvement among veterans in treatment for schizophrenia

Abstract: Objective: Examine preferences for family involvement in psychiatric care in a large, representative sample of Veterans in treatment for schizophrenia. Method: Veterans …