Annual Medical Discharges in the UK Regular Armed Forces (1 April 2013 - 31 March 2018)

Abstract: This bulletin has been published to provide both the Ministry of Defence (MOD) and the general public with information on the number and rate of personnel that leave the …

War veterans as transnational actors : politics, alliances and networks in the interwar period

Abstract: Historians have often considered the international veterans’ organizations which came into being after World War I as proof of the pacifist, internationalist …

“Once a Soldier, a Soldier Forever”: Exiled Zimbabwean Soldiers in South Africa

Abstract: Through military training, soldiers’ bodies are shaped and prepared for war and military-related duties. In the context these former Zimbabwean soldiers find …

Sources of Moral Injury Among War Veterans: A Qualitative Evaluation

Abstract: Service members deployed to war are at risk for moral injury, but the potential sources of moral injury are poorly understood. The aim of this qualitative study was to …

You’re just chopped off at the end': Retired servicemen’s identity work struggles in the military to civilian transition

Abstract: Promoting positive transition to retirement and cultural adaption for ex-service personnel has been identified as a priority for both social-science research and for …

A Review of Coping Strategies, Parenting Programmes and Psychological Therapies Available to Military Parents with Children Under 5

Abstract: Kritikos and DeVoe in this issue have explained the challenges facing both at home and serving parentsacross the deployment cycle. This article presents what is …

Systematic review of mental health disorders and intimate partner violence victimisation among military populations

Abstract: Purpose There is growing awareness of the problem of intimate partner violence (IPV) among military populations. IPV victimisation has been shown to be associated with …

Comorbid mood and anxiety disorders and severity of posttraumatic stress disorder symptoms in treatment-seeking veterans

Abstract: Objective: Comorbidity is the rule and not the exception among veterans with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Examining comorbidities in a veteran population allows …

Exploring resilience models in a sample of combat-exposed military service members and veterans:a comparison and commentary

Abstract: Background: The term resilience is applied in numerous ways in the mental health field, leading to different perspectives of what constitutes a resilient response and …

Annual Report of the Independent Monitoring Board at HMP Berwyn

Abstract: This report represents the findings of the Independent Monitoring Board of HMP Berwyn for the period 1 March 2017 to 28 February 2018. The IMB evidence comes from …

Depression among military spouses: Demographic, military, and service member psychological health risk factors

Abstract: Background: More than a decade of war has strained service members and their families and the psychological health of military spouses is a concern. This study uses data …

Differences in Experiences With Care Between Homeless and Nonhomeless Patients in Veterans Affairs Facilities With Tailored and Nontailored Primary Care Teams

Abstract: Background: Homeless patients describe poor experiences with primary care. In 2012, the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) implemented homeless-tailored primary care …