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Local approaches to Armed Forces Covenant delivery and wider support for the Armed Forces community

Abstract: In this study, Our Community, Our Covenant and beyond, we examined different local, regional, and subregional models that have been adopted by local authorities and their …

Our community, our covenant and beyond: Examining local realities and progress achieved in Armed Forces Covenant delivery

Abstract: The Armed Forces Covenant is a pledge acknowledging that members of the Armed Forces Community should not face disadvantage compared to the wider population in the …

Reliability and validation of US Army-oriented brief work-to-family and family-to-work conflict scales: An email sample of 262 Army career officers

Abstract: Work-family conflicts (WFCs) and family-work conflicts (FWCs) have been found to be important to worker morale and retention as well as family (as defined by the …

Supporting community engagement for Veterans after psychiatric hospitalization: Perspectives from clinical, personal, and community supporters

Abstract: Recently psychiatrically hospitalized Veterans are at elevated risk for suicide soon after discharge. Social connectedness is a robust protective factor against suicide; …

Bringing Veteran mental health promotion and suicide prevention efforts upstream: The THRiVE study protocol

Abstract: Transition from military to civilian life presents both opportunities and challenges. Although existing programs provide newly separated veterans (NSVs) with career …

Navigating transition: A mixed methods study protocol for understanding chronic pain, resilience, and well-being among Canadian Armed Forces Veterans, families, and service providers

Abstract: Introduction: Transitioning from military to civilian life is often challenging for Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) Veterans, and chronic pain further complicates …

Don't overlook the soul: Spiritual readiness in a holistic approach for enhanced Veteran reintegration

Abstract: I found the target articles by Sheena Eagan and Dov Greenbaum (2025) to be persuasive but not sufficiently comprehensive. For example, the Army’s doctrine on …

Defence and Veteran mental health and wellbeing strategy

Abstract: The Defence and Veteran Mental Health and Wellbeing Strategy 2025–2030 is a joint initiative between the Department of Veterans’ Affairs (DVA) and the Department of …

Dietary restraint and emotional eating mediate the relationship between negative body image and diet quality in U.S. Army soldiers

Abstract: Body composition requirements for U.S. Army Soldiers may increase risk of negative body image and unhealthy dietary behaviors, which may in turn lead to poor nutrition. …

Preferences for and experiences with yoga in Appalachian Veterans: A mixed method study

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Rural Veterans experience disproportionate rates of chronic health conditions positively affected by yoga, though preferences for yoga remain unknown in this …

Reflections on a journey from research to impact: influencing policy meeting the needs of UK Armed Forces families

Abstract:This article examines the policy and practice impact of Living in Our Shoes: Understanding the Needs of UK Armed Forces Families, the first comprehensive review …

Transgender Veterans’ experiences with culture and care: A qualitative study

Abstract:This study utilizes a phenomenological framework to better understand the experiences of transgender veterans with military culture and VA healthcare. Geertz’s (1973) …