Call to Action: Making California the Most Military and Veteran Friendly State

Abstract: California has a unique opportunity to improve the state of the American veteran and, in so doing, move to the top of the list of America’s most veteran-friendly …

The State of the American Veteran: The San Francisco Veterans Study

Abstract: The San Francisco Veterans Study represents the fourth overall study—and third in the state of California—in the State of the American Veteran research series …

Ensuring Behavioral Healthcare Capacity and Quality for Service Members, Veterans and Military Families

Abstract: A great deal of attention has been paid in the past few years to the impact of war on behavioral health. Statistics now abound regarding the numbers of servicemembers …

Exploring the feasibility and acceptability of using tele-therapy for UK veterans with PTSD

Despite there being a higher prevalence of mental health difficulties in military veterans compared to the general population, research of UK veterans has suggested that only …

Injured female Veterans’ experiences with community reintegration: a qualitative study

Abstract: Introduction: Reintegration back into civilian life post-deployment can be difficult for military Veterans, particularly those who have physical and psychological …

Mild traumatic brain injury in military service personnel: key issues and considerations

Abstract: Introduction: This article considers mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI). More specifically, it aims to illustrate the current picture of mTBI among military personnel, …

Patient-Centered Substance Use Disorder Treatment for Women Veterans

Abstract: Substance use disorder (SUD) is damaging to women’s health and quality of life. Appropriate treatment can mitigate the effects and health consequences of SUD, yet many …

Stories of Transition: Narrative of US Veterans’ Military to Civilian Transition and the Important Role of Identity

Abstract: To date, investigations of Veterans’ transition to civilian life after military service have tended to focus on the experiences of those with mental or physical health …

The Courts and Military Families: Urgent Action Needed

Abstract: This policy brief explores the demographics of military families in the context of family court, with recommendations for families impacted by military service and …

Patterns of conventional and complementary non-pharmacological health practice use by US military veterans: a cross-sectional latent class analysis

Abstract: Non-pharmacological therapies and practices are commonly used for both health maintenance and management of chronic disease. Patterns and reasons for use of health …

Evaluation of The Positive Futures Programme 2016-2018

Abstract: Venture Trust is a national (Scotland) voluntary organisation delivering intensive wilderness experiences and communitybased life and social skills development …

South West Peninsula: Veterans’ Health Needs Assessment

Abstract: This document addresses the health needs that some veterans may present with during the transition from military to civilian life. It recognises that most Service …