Veterans’ Identities and Well-being in Transition to Civilian Life – A Resource for Policy Analysts, Program Designers, Service Providers and Researchers

Abstract: This Technical Report highlights important implications for policy and program development, service delivery, communications, commemoration and societal recognition. …

Trauma and its Treatment in Forensic Settings

Abstract: This chapter describes the different types of traumatic presentations: acute, chronic, prolonged and complicated. It explores common factors and pathways in their …

Exercise is medicine for mental health in military veterans: a qualitative commentary

Abstract: Different approaches to treatment for mental health problems in military veterans continue to attract research attention. In addition to the NICEapproved treatments for …

Comparison of drug benefits provided by Veterans Affairs Canada and the Canadian Forces Health Services Group

Abstract: Background: Drug benefits are provided at public expense to all actively serving Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) personnel, with ongoing drug coverage offered by Veterans …

Kripalu Yoga for Military Veterans With PTSD: A Randomized Trial

Abstarct: This randomized controlled trial of yoga for military veterans and active duty personnel with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) evaluated the efficacy of a 10-week …

Low Income as a Multiplicative Risk Factor for Oral Pain and Dental Problems among U.S. Veteran Smokers

Abstract: Compared to the United States (U.S.) general population, military veterans are at an increased risk of experiencing dental problems. This study documented associations …

Social Support, Help-Seeking, and Mental Health Outcomes Among Veterans in Non-VA Facilities: Results from the Veterans' Health Study

Abstract: Using a stress process model, the authors examined social and psychological resources to better understand mental health outcomes among veterans. For this study, we …

Military Veteran Psychological Health and Social Care: Contemporary Issues

Abstract: When servicewomen and men leave the armed forces, their care transfers to the statutory and third sector where the quality and provision of services can vary enormously. …

Composite Measure of Mental Health Problems in Canadian Armed Forces Veterans – 2013 Life After Service Survey

Abstract: This paper describes a new way to use the Life After Service Studies (LASS) survey data to better describe the mental health of Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) Veterans. The …

Trauma‐Related Pain, Reexperiencing Symptoms, and Treatment of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder: A Longitudinal Study of Veterans

Abstract: Research has demonstrated a strong positive association between posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms and physical pain.  However, few studies have explored the …

The Clinician-Administered PTSD Scale for DSM—5 (CAPS-5) : Development and Initial Psychometric Evaluation in Military Veterans

Abstract: The Clinician-Administered PTSD Scale (CAPS) is an extensively validated and widely used structured diagnostic interview for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The …

Observed Relationship Behaviors and Sleep in Military Veterans and Their Partners

Abstract: Background: Emerging research has begun to examine associations between relationship functioning and sleep. However, these studies have largely relied on self-reported …