Armed Forces Charities' Education & Employment Provision (2017)

Abstract: DSC is committed to illuminating the vital work of armed forces charities, this report delivers an account of those providing education and/or employment support. To …

Military Veteran-Offenders: Making Sense of Developments in the Debate to Inform Service Delivery

Abstract: In a 2008 report by the National Association for Probation Officers it was estimated that in excess of 20,000 ex-service personnel were serving a sentence in either …

The Duty of Mind: Ethical Capacity in a Time of Crisis

Abstract: In a disaster, physicians are forced to make challenging and heartbreaking ethical decisions under conditions of physical and emotional exhaustion. Evidence shows that …

Developing Alternative Training Delivery Methods to Improve Psychotherapy Implementation in the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

Abstract: The Department of Veteran Affairs (VA) has been a recognized leader in evidence-based psychotherapy (EBP) training, with 15 different EBP training programs that address …

Effectiveness of directional preference to guide management of low back pain in Canadian Armed Forces members: a pragmatic study

Abstract: Introduction: Low-back pain (LBP) is a leading cause for disability in military personnel. Consequently, effective management strategies are required to maintaining …

Evaluating Behavioral Health Interventions for Military-connected Youth: A Systematic Review

Abstract: Military-connected youth are at increased risk for experiencing distinct psychosocial and behavioral health vulnerabilities. Although behavioral health interventions …

Factors Concerning Veterans With Dementia, Their Caregivers, and Coordination of Care: A Systematic Literature Review

Abstract: Introduction: Military veterans diagnosed with dementia compose a large portion of our population. Often ignored are their caregivers and their plight as well as the …

Mental health treatment-related stigma and professional help seeking among student veterans

Abstract: Record numbers of military veterans are enrolling at colleges/universities across the United States. Although a substantive subset might suffer from mental health …

Prevalence of Mental Health Disorders in Elderly U.S. Military Veterans: A Meta-Analysis and Systematic Review

Abstract: Objectives: Older veterans may be vulnerable to mental health problems. Meta-analytic and systematic review methods sought to determine the prevalence rate of mental …

Stigma and Barriers to Care in Service Leavers with Mental Health Problems

Summary: Military service can place personnel at a greater risk of developing mental health difficulties yet both serving personnel and military veterans (defined herein as anyone …

Supporting United States Veterans: a review of veteran-focused needs assessments from 2008-2017

Abstract: This report reviews veteran-focused needs assessments, which were conducted between 2008-2017. The report identifies common needs of veterans as documented in multiple …

Using a Mobile Application in the Treatment of Dysregulated Anger Among Veterans

Abstract: Anger is a symptom of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) associated with a range of clinical and functional impairments, and may be especially prevalent among …