Moral injury in UK armed forces veterans: a qualitative study

Abstract: Background: Moral injury has been found to adversely affect US veteran mental health, and the mental health difficulties resulting from moral injury can be particularly …

Outdoor-Based Therapeutic Recreation Programs Among Military Veterans with Posttraumatic Stress Disorder: Assessing the Evidence

Abstract: Outdoor-based therapeutic recreation (TR) programs among military veterans diagnosed with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) are becoming increasingly popular. A …

Population Projections: UK Armed Forces Veterans residing in Great Britain, 2016 to 2028

Abstract: This statistical bulletin presents population projections for UK Armed Forces veterans residing in Great Britain from 2016 to 2028. The projections presented in this …

Veterans’ Use of Programs and Services as They Transition to Civilian Life: Baseline Assessment for the Veteran Metrics Initiative

Abstract: A substantial minority of veterans struggle as they reintegrate into civilian life, reporting problems with vocational attainment, legal/financial/housing challenges, …

Functional concerns and treatment priorities among veterans receiving VHA Primary Care Behavioral Health services

Abstract: Introduction: The Primary Care-Mental Health Integration program is a component of the Veterans Health Administration’s patient-centered medical home, which emphasizes …

Military Spouses with Deployed Partners are at Greater Risk of Poor Perinatal Mental Health: a Scoping Review

Abstract: Poor mental health in the perinatal period is associated with a number of adverse outcomes for the individual and the wider family. The unique circumstances in which …

Veteran Homelessness: Examining the Values of Social Justice Guiding Policy

Abstract: Utilizing a social justice framework, a comparative analysis determined which social justice values and philosophies most effectively guide policies that address the …

Active Duty Military Families with Children with Autism and Their Expriences Recieving Support: A Qualitative Case Study

Abstract: The purpose of this qualitative multiple case study was to examine the experiences of mobile Active Duty Military Spouses (ADMS) of students with Autism Spectrum …

Complex Posttraumatic Stress Disorder in Ex-Military Personnel

Abstract: The World Health Organization (WHO), in the 11th version of the International Classification of Diseases (ICD-11), recognised two distinct disorders related to …

Fighting with pride: LGBTQ in the Armed Forces

Abstract: To mark the 20th anniversary of the lifting of the British Armed Forces ‘gay ban’ on 12 January 2020, this book brings together a selection of LGBTQ servicemen and …

Focus On: Armed Forces Charities in the Criminal Justice System

Abstract: The majority of Service personnel make a successful transition to civilian life when their military service ends. For some, the transition from Service to civilian life …

Health Spillovers among Military Spouses: Evidence from Active Duty, Veteran, and Surviving Spouses

Abstract: Using three subsamples from the 2010 National Survey of Veterans (Westat 2010), this study explores health spillovers—the effects of the experience of one person on …