Dissemination of family-centered prevention for military and veteran families: adaptations and adoption within community and military systems of care

Abstract: In response to the needs of military families confronting the challenges of prolonged war, we developed Families OverComing Under Stress (FOCUS), a multi-session …

The Impact of Sport and Physical Activity on the Well-being of Combat Veterans: A Systematic Review

Abstract: This review examined the potential impact of sport and physical activity upon the subjective and psychological well-being of combat veterans in the aftermath of physical …

UK armed forces mental health: Annual Summary & Trends Over Time, 2007/08 - 2012/13

Abstract: This annual report provides statistical information on mental health in the UK Armed Forces for the period 1 April 2007 to 31 March 2013. It summarises all attendances …

Exercise therapy for improved neck muscle function in helicopter aircrew

Abstract: Introduction: To address the high prevalence of neck dysfunction in helicopter aircrew, a 12-wk training program was designed to examine the effects on neck muscular …

Future Horizons Programme: Final Report

Abstract: This report draws to a conclusion the trial phase of the Future Horizons Programme (FHP) and considers 18 months of data from the Catterick cohort. This includes Early …

Mental Health, Stigmatising Beliefs, Barriers to Care and Help-Seeking in a Non-Deployed Sample of UK Army Personnel

Abstract: Introduction: Stigmatising beliefs about seeking help for mental health problems and perceived barriers to care (stigma/BTC) are commonplace among military personnel; …

The road to joint task force Nijmegen 2012: the soldier on team pilot project

Abstract: Canadian Forces (cf) members are often referred to as tactical athletes ill and injured members are not different. Joint Task Force (jtf) Nijmegen, a rigorous and …

Contextualizing end-of-life care for ageing veterans: family members' thoughts

Abstract: Family members are integral partners in care in a long-term care facility that serves Canadian war veterans. Accordingly, when end-of-life care (a loosely defined …

Creating an Infrastructure to Advance Nursing Practice and Care for Veterans

Abstract: The infrastructure in healthcare to advance nursing practice and Veteran care includes doctorally prepared nurses: the Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) and the Doctor of …

Assessment for the U.S. Army Comprehensive Soldier Fitness program: The Global Assessment Tool

Abstract: Psychology and the U.S. military have a long history of collaboration. The U.S. Army Comprehensive Soldier Fitness (CSF) program aims to measure the psychosocial …

PTSD in the Armed Forces: What have we learned from the recent cohort studies of Iraq/Afghanistan?

Abstract: Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) was formally recognised as a psychiatric disorder in 1980, largelyin response to America’s attempts to make sense of the costs of …

The Mortality and Cancer Experience of New Zealand Vietnam War Veterans: a Cohort Study

Abstract: The aim was to observe the patterns of mortality and cancer incidence in New Zealand Vietnam veterans. The objectives were to assess whether the patterns of disease …