Insomnia in United States Military Veterans : An Integrated Theoretical Model

Abstract: Marked by difficulty falling or staying asleep and/or poor sleep leading to daytime dysfunction, insomnia contributes to functional impairment, poor health, and …

The Association Between Major Depressive Disorder and Outcomes in Older Veterans Hospitalized with Pneumonia

Abstract: Background: Major depressive disorder (“depression”) has been identified as an independent risk factor for mortality for many comorbid conditions, including heart …

Social Support Mediates the Relationship Between Mental-Physical Multiple Morbidities and Engagement in Aerobic Physical Activity Among Military Service Members and Veterans

Abstract: Some research shows that physical activity levels are low among veterans, but research gaps exist specifically in regards to promoting physical activity in veterans with …

Scottish Government support for Veterans and the Armed Forces Community in Scotland

Abstract: This document sets out current achievements and future priorities, and highlights the work that the Scottish Government is taking forward to respond to the …

UK Armed Forces Monthly Service Personnel Statistics, 1 October 2017

Abstract: This publication provides information on the number of Military Personnel in (defined as the strength), joining (intake) and leaving (outflow) the UK Armed Forces. …

Using Art Therapy to Overcome Avoidance in Veterans with Chronic Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

Abstract: Avoidance can be a significant barrier to engaging in trauma-focused treatment for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), as well as being a mechanism that creates …

The Applicability of Resilience Training to the Mitigation of Trauma-Related Mental Illness in Military Personnel

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Ongoing participation by the United States in military operations around the world places military personnel at an increased potential for exposure to trauma, …

Fluoroquinolone-Related Neuropsychiatric Events in Hospitalized Veterans

Abstract: Objective: To measure the incidence and risk factors for fluoroquinolone (ciprofloxacin, moxifloxacin, and levofloxacin)-associated psychosis or delirium in a veteran …

Navigating Change - A Review of the UK Maritime Welfare Charity Sector - Summary Report

This report summarises the key findings of a major new research project reviewing the needs and demographics of UK maritime beneficiaries and the support offered by the UK maritime …

Using Storytelling to Heal Trauma and Bridge the Cultural Divide Between Veterans and Civilians

Abstract: There is a growing disconnect between the Veteran and civilian communities related to their understanding of war-related trauma, postdeployment reintegration difficulty, …

Offering a First-year Composition Classroom for Veterans and Cadets: A Learning-Community Model Case Study

Abstract: This article discusses my university’s creation of first-year-composition courses designed with a learning community or cohort approach for student-veterans, …

The Meaning of "Loneliness" for Traumatized Veterans: A Semiotic Investigation of Veterans' Written Narratives

Abstract: Loneliness may be a pertinent problem for veterans in the often-traumatic aftermath of war, and while the qualitative nature of this loneliness bears clinical …