More Than Military Sexual Trauma: Interpersonal Violence, PTSD, and Mental Health in Women Veterans

Abstract: Military sexual trauma (MST) is reported by 20–40% of female veterans. The purpose of this study of female veterans referred for MST treatment was to examine the …

Armed Forces Continuous Attitude Survey: 2011

Abstract: This report details results from the 2011 Armed Forces Continuous Attitude Survey (AFCAS). Statistics from AFCAS are used by both internal Ministry of Defence (MOD) …

Enhancing Veteran Success in Higher Education

Abstract: As we conclude close to a decade of involvement in the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq, colleges and universities are experiencing a steady increase in the enrollment of …

Fighting a war created at home: How stereotypes and stigma hinder America's veterans

Abstract: Every day, we talk about the stigma and stereotypes attached to veterans. The problem is, we stop with the words stereotype or stigma and do not go so far as to break …

Predictors of treatment response in Canadian combat and peacekeeping Veterans with military-related posttraumatic stress disorder.

Abstract: Military-related posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a significant psychiatric condition associated with severe psychosocial dysfunction. This study examined the …

The Military Child within the Public Education System

Summary: This policy brief explores topics relating to the need to support military children in the context of the publich school educatoin system, especivally those familes with …

Tri-Service Families Continuous Attitude Survey: Report 2011

Summary: The purpose of the tri-Service set of questions (FAMCAS) in the single Service (sS) Families Survey is: (a) to provide MOD personnel policy decisions with tri-Service data …

Differences Between Veteran Suicides With and Without Psychiatric Symptoms

Abstract: The objective of this study was to examine all suicides 2 geographic areas of the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) over a 7-year period and to perform detailed …

Do Secondary Trauma Symptoms in Spouses of Combat-Exposed National Guard Soldiers Mediate Impacts of Soldiers’ Trauma Exposure on Their Children?

Abstract: This exploratory study examines the associated effects of combat exposure on Soldiers assigned to a Midwestern Army National Guard unit. It also explores the secondary …

Finally “Deliberate by Design:” Milestones in the Delivery of Health Care for U.S. Military Family Members

Abstract: The development of medical care for U.S. military families and retirees was serendipitous, a fortunate accident. The formal development of military family medical care …

Overcoming Barriers to Employment for Veterans: Current Trends and Practical Approaches

Summary: This policy brief explores current trends and practical approaches regarding overcoming barriers to employment for Veterans. It considers unemployment and job support and …