Back to Civvy Street: How can we better support individuals to lead successful civilian lives after a career in the UK Armed Forces?

Abstract: This consultation aims to explore how we can better support Service leavers to lead more successful and fulfilling lives after they return to civilian life. Both …

Better Understanding the Support Needs of Service Leaver Families

Abstract: Forces in Mind Trust (FiMT) has always considered the family to be an integral component of successful transition for Service leavers moving back to civilian life. The …

Beyond the caveman: Rethinking masculinity in relation to men's help-seeking

Abstract: Statistically, men make less use of health-care services than women. This has been interpreted as the result of the ‘hegemonic’ masculine code in which ‘real’ …

British Army sexual harassment report 2015

Abstract: This study investigates the nature, prevalence and management of sexual harassment within the British Army, in order to enhance the well-being of personnel and maximise …

Call to Mind: A Framework for Action

Abstract: This report provides the first UK-wide summary of common issues in meeting the mental and related health and social care needs of veterans and their family members. The …

Call to Mind: Northern Ireland

Abstract: The Call to Mind: Northern Ireland report outlines the progress that has been made in improving mental health services overall in Northern Ireland. All the stakeholders …

Call To Mind: Scotland

Abstract: The Call to Mind: Scotland report outlines the positive work that has been developed over many years by the Scottish Government, statutory and voluntary services, and …

Call to Mind: United Kingdom

Abstract: Call to Mind: United Kingdom outlines the commitment and the positive work that has been developed over many years by the UK Government, the devolved Governments of …

Call to Mind: Wales

Abstract: This report provides the findings from a review of the mental and related health needs of veterans and family members in Wales. A lot of good work has been developed in …

Can mental health and readjustment be improved in UK military personnel by a brief period of structured postdeployment rest (third location decompression)?

Abstract: Objective: Third Location Decompression (TLD) is an activity undertaken by UK Armed Forces (UK AF) personnel at the end of an operational deployment which aims to smooth …

Cannabis use among Canadian Armed Forces Veterans

Abstract: Introduction: Despite rapidly changing cannabis use regulations in Canada, including health care support for Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) Veterans, the prevalence of and …

Caregiver Burden and Psychological Distress in Partners of Veterans With Chronic Posttraumatic Stress Disorder

Abstract: Caregiver burden and psychological distress were examined in a sample of 71 partners of Vietnam War combat veterans. Partners of patients (n = 51) diagnosed with …