Supporting Military Veterans in Residential Care

Abstract: This practical guide is for care managers and staff of residential care facilities who are or may be delivering care to veterans. The guide offers steps that can be …

Mental health service acceptability for the armed forces veteran community

Abstract: Background: Despite developments in mental health services for armed forces veterans and family members, barriers to access associated with poor levels of acceptability …

Veterans’ perspectives on fitbit use in treatment for post-traumatic stress disorder: An interview study

Abstract: BACKGROUND: The increase in availability of patient data through consumer health wearable devices and mobile phone sensors provides opportunities for mental health …

Supporting Younger Military Veterans to Succeed in Australian Higher Education

Abstract: Military veterans are largely invisible within Australian higher education. There remains little national evidence to confirm how many veterans are accessing and …

Caring and Coping: the family perspective on living with limb loss

Abstract: This report presents findings of research into how veterans with limb loss, and their families, live with limb loss. Using Grounded Theory, data has been collected from …

Medical Records Flag for Suicide Risk : Predictors and Subsequent Use of Care Among Veterans With Substance Use Disorders

Abstract: Objective: The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) health care system established policies to include patient record flags (PRFs) for high suicide risk in the …

“I'm Still Fighting for the Two of Us”: How Partners of UK Veterans Construct Their Experience of Living with Combat‐Related Trauma

Abstract: There has been little qualitative research into the experiences of UK partners of veterans with PTSD. This study therefore aimed to explore how partners constructed …

A Supported Education Service Pilot for Returning Veterans With Posttraumatic Stress Disorder

Abstract: A randomized controlled pilot of supported education services was conducted with 33 Operation Enduring Freedom, Operation Iraqi Freedom, and Operation New Dawn (OEF, …

The veterans community - employability, skills and learning

Abstract: The first three chapters cover the core subjects of 'Securing Employment', 'Qualifications and Skills' and 'Further and Higher Education'. Chapter 4 covers two subjects …

Exploring Demographics and Health as Predictors of Risk-Taking in UK Help-Seeking Veterans

Abstract: Risk-taking amongst veterans has severe consequences, yet few studies have examinedfactors that may predict risk-taking in help-seeking veteran populations. This paper …

National Housing Pathway for Ex-Service Personnel

Abstract: This document sets out the pathway for meeting the housing needs of former members of the armed forces who will be resettling in Wales. In recognition of their service …

Sleep Quality and Emotion Regulation Interact to Predict Anxiety in Veterans with PTSD

Abstract: Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a debilitating and common consequence of military service. PTSD is associated with increased incidence of mood disturbances (e.g., …