Old soldiers never die: they adapt their military skills and become successful civilians. What factors contribute to the successful transition of army Veterans to civilian life and work?

Abstract: This thesis has identified a number of factors which explain why those leaving the armed forces after 22 years or more of army service make successful transitions to …

Longitudinal Assessment of Mental Health Problems Among Active and Reserve Component Soldiers Returning From the Iraq War

Abstract: To promote early identification of mental health problems among combat veterans, the Department of Defense initiated population-wide screening at 2 time points, …

Service Children's Education : Survey of Parental Views 2007

Abstract: Service Children’s Education (SCE) is an agency of the Ministry of Defence that has responsibility for, and represents the interests of, children in 43 Service schools …

Do Military Uniform and Rank Impact on the Therapeutic Relationship Between Military Mental Health Clients and Clinicians?

Abstract: To measure the perceptions of military staff of the impact of wearing military uniform on the therapeutic relationship with mental health clients. A brief questionnaire …

The lessons learned from the Canadian Forces physiotherapy experience during the peacekeeping operations in Bosnia

Abstract: The musculoskeletal injuries and soldiers' demographic profiles observed by physiotherapy (PT) officers during the Canadian Forces peacekeeping mission Op-Palladium in …

Ministry of Defence: Leaving the Services

Summary: The Ministry of Defence (the Department) needs to recruit around 20,000 men and women each year to the Armed Forces. The Department draws its workforce from a broad …

The Earnings of Tied-Migrant Military Husbands

Abstract: Identifying the earnings penalty associated with being a tied mover has focused on the working wives of servicemen. However, the number of women serving in the armed …

Validation of the French version of the Brief Pain Inventory in Canadian Veterans suffering from traumatic stress

Abstract: Although pain is a significant clinical problem in individuals suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), reliable and valid measures of pain for this …

Gulf War: a legacy of suspicion

Abstract: This document examines the issues surrounding Gulf War illnesses and the current support provisions for veterans of the 1990-91 Gulf War. It is intended to inform policy …

Physical and mental comorbidity, disability, and suicidal behavior associated with posttraumatic stress disorder in a large community sample

Abstract: Objective: To assess if posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), recognized as a common mental disorder in the general population and veteran samples, has a unique impact on …

Risk of Incarceration Among Male Veterans and Nonveterans - Are Veterans of the All Volunteer Force at Greater Risk?

Abstract: In this study, we used data from national surveys of U.S. veterans and nonveterans to investigate whether military service increased risk for incarceration compared to …