Alcohol Brief Interventions for Military Personnel Moving Back to Civilian Life

Abstract: Higher levels of alcohol consumption have been observed in the UK armed forces compared to the general population. For some this may increase the risk of using alcohol …

Current and Future Needs of Veterans in Northern Ireland

Abstract: This is the second of a series of reports from the Northern Ireland Veterans Health and Wellbeing Study (NIVHWS). The aim of this research is to gain insight into the …

Cognitive fusion and post-trauma functioning in veterans : Examining the mediating roles of emotion dysregulation

Abstract: When cognitively fused, people have difficulty accepting and clearly perceiving their internal experiences. Following trauma, emotional non-acceptance and emotional …

Cultural Awareness of the Veteran Context - Digital Workbook

Abstract: This workbook is aimed at people working in public sector roles, in particular, roles which are public facing. This is because you may often come into contact with …

Exploring the Need for a Veterans’ Centre in Northern Ireland

Abstract: Exploring the Need for a Veterans’ Centre in Northern Ireland is the third in a series of reports from the Northern Ireland Veterans’ Health and Wellbeing Study …

Norovirus Genotype II Outbreak in a Homeless Veterans' Residential Facility

Abstract: Background: Norovirus is the most frequent cause of acute gastroenteritis outbreaks. It is an extremely contagious virus that can be transmitted from an infected person, …

Sexual (mis)conduct in the Canadian forces

Abstract: This essay compares findings of Marie Deschamps’ 2015 report on sexual harassment and assault in the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) with my earlier 1990s study of gender …

Alcohol Brief Interventions and Interventions to Protect Well-Being for Armed Forces Personnel Moving Back into Civilian Life

Abstract: This systematic review study was in two parts; firstly examining research evidence for the effectiveness of alcohol brief interventions for Armed Forces personnel moving …

Beyond war and PTSD : The crucial role of transition stress in the lives of military veterans

Abstract: Although only a relatively small minority of military veterans develop Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), mental health theory and research with military veterans …

Evaluating patterns and predictors of symptom change during a three-week intensive outpatient treatment for veterans with PTSD

Abstract: Background: Intensive delivery of evidence-based treatment for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is becoming increasingly popular for overcoming barriers to treatment …

Improving transition out of the Armed Forces: engaging families through behavioural insights

Abstract: Each year, approximately 15,000 Service personnel transition out of the UK Armed Forces.1 Service personnel face a number of challenges after military life- from …

Mail-order pharmacy experience of veterans living with AIDS/HIV

Abstract: Background: The VA system is the largest single provider of healthcare in the United States and to individuals infected with HIV specifically. High quality medication …