Health and well-being of Canadian Armed Forces veterans : findings from the 2013 Life After Service Survey

Abstract: This report details findings from the 2013 Life After Service Survey (LASS). The LASS takes a comprehensive look at the health and well-being of Canadian Armed Forces …

Pre- and Post-Release Income: Life After Service Studies

Abstract: This study of veterans' income is part of the Life After Service Studies program of research aimed at understanding the transition from military to civilian life. This …

Going Forward: Implications for Post-Combat Military Leadership

Abstract: As programs, services and supports continue to roll out to meet the emerging needs of this post-combat military, all will be ineffective without an organizational …

Screening for Violence Risk in Military Veterans: Predictive Validity of a Brief Clinical Tool

Abstract: Objective: Violence toward others is a serious problem among a subset of military veterans. The authors evaluated the predictive validity of a brief decision support …

Comparing life experiences in active addiction and recovery between veterans and non-veterans: A national study

Abstract: The costs of addiction are well documented, but the potential benefits of recovery are less well known. Similarly, substance use issues among both active duty military …

Bulletin of Acts and Decrees of the Kingdom of the Netherlands: Veterans Decree 2014

Summary: This unofficial translation of the Bulletin of Acts and Decrees of the Kingdom of the Netherlands details various rules concerning the special duty of care for Veterans, …

Suicides in the Military: The Post-Modern Combat Veteran and the Hemingway Effect

Abstract: Suicides in the military have increased over the last ten years. Much effort has been focused on suicide prevention and treatment, as well as understanding the reasons …

Eating disorders and associated mental health comorbidities in female veterans

Abstract: Eating disorders (EDs) remain understudied among veterans, possibly due to the perception that primarily male population does not suffer from EDs. However, previous …

The Psychological Effects of Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) on UK Military Personnel in Afghanistan

Abstract: To explore the psychological consequences of improvised explosive device (IED) exposure as IEDs have been the greatest threat to UK military personnel in Afghanistan …

Unemployment in Military Spouses: An Examination of the Latent and Manifest Benefits, Quality of Life, and Psychological Wellbeing

This article exploresemployment, latent and manifest benefits (LAMB), wellbeing, and quality of life (QoL) in Australian military spouses. Results confirmed that unemployed spouses …

Armed Forces Continuous Attitude Survey: 2014

Abstract: This statistical release provides results from the Armed Forces Continuous Attitude Survey (AFCAS) 2014, along with results from previous years. Comparisons made between …

Participants Perceptions of Veterans Treatment Courts: A Qualitative Assessment and Systems Model

Abstract: This qualitative study explores veteran treatment court (VTC) participant perceptions of the judicial processes within the court, their experiences with the judge and …