More support for veterans in the criminal justice system

Abstract: The Justice Secretary Chris Grayling has announced a package of measures to identify and support veterans when entering and leaving prison. This follows the publication …

Are 60-Minute Prolonged Exposure Sessions With 20-Minute Imaginal Exposure to Traumatic Memories Sufficient to Successfully Treat PTSD? A Randomized Noninferiority Clinical Trial

Abstract: The study aims to determine whether 60-minute sessions of prolonged exposure (PE) that include 20 minutes of imaginal exposure (IE) are noninferior to the standard …

Are the Armed Forces Understood and Supported by the Public? A View from the United Kingdom

Abstract: Despite the importance of public opinion in supporting the military and their missions, little is known about how the UK public perceive their Armed Forces. This article …

A Review of Organizational Strategies for Reducing Sexual Harassment: Insights from the U. S. Military

Abstract: Sexual harassment is a form of sexual victimization with its roots in sexism. Despite efforts to reduce its prevalence, it continues to be one of the most common forms …

Mental health consequences of overstretch in the UK Armed Forces, 2007-09: a population-based cohort study

Abstract: Background: Concerns have been raised about the effect of tour length on the mental health of the UK armed forces. In 2007, we reported that cumulative length of …

Nothing New Under the Sun: Post-Traumatic Stress Disorders in the Ancient World

Abstract: Herodotus’ account of the Athenian spear carrier Epizelus’ psychogenic mutism following the Marathon Wars is usually cited as the first documented account of …

Pilot study using Neurolinguistic Programming (NLP) in post-combat PTSD

Abstract: Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to determine if neurolinguistic programming (NLP) tools and techniques were effective in alleviating the symptoms of posttraumatic …

A systematic scoping review of complementary and alternative medicine mind and body practices to improve the health of veterans and military personnel

Abstract: Background: Meditation, imagery, acupuncture, and yoga are the most frequently offered mind and body practices in the Department of Veterans Affairs. Yet, the research …

Are Communities Ready? Assessing Providers’ Practices, Attitudes, and Knowledge About Military Personnel

Abstract: One potential barrier to helping returning military personnel and their families is a lack of community providers skilled to help these groups. Although capacity and …

Fact sheet 'Veterans & the Media'

Abstract: Appreciation and perception are closely linked terms. Some veterans feel unappreciated or underappreciated and also make reference to the media which, they say, …

Factsheet 'Commemorative Badge for the Wounded'

Abstract: This factsheet explores the recent history of commemorative badges awarded to veterans in the Netherlands.

Military family physicians’ perceptions of a pocket point-of-care ultrasound device in clinical practice

Abstract: Point-of-care ultrasonography with a pocket ultrasound device, General Electric Medical Systems Vscan (Milwaukee, Wisconsin), has been shown to be effective and easy to …