Abstract: Background: A substantial proportion of UK military personnel experiencing mental health problems do not seek professional support. Although the promotion of help-seeking …
Abstract: Background/aims: Suicidal Ideation (SI) is a risk factor for suicide, a leading cause of death amongst young men globally. In this study we assess whether sustaining a …
Abstract: Purpose: Combat deployment increases exposure to potentially traumatic events. Perceived social support (PSS) may promote health and recovery from combat trauma. This …
Abstract: Background: Self-harm and suicide behaviours are a major public health concern. Several factors are associated with these behaviours among military communities. …
Abstract: Alcohol misuse - defined as consuming more than 14 units of alcohol per week - is a well-established problem among veterans. This study investigated the change in quality …
Abstract: The use of digital technology within health care service delivery, monitoring, and research is becoming progressively popular, particularly given the ongoing COVID-19 …
Abstract: Healthcare provision in the United Kingdom (UK) falls primarily to the National Health Service (NHS) which is free at the point of access. In the UK, there is currently …
Abstract: The development of mobile health applications (apps) is growing exponentially. Alcohol reduction apps can break down perceived barriers of seeking help for alcohol …
Abstract: Military veterans experience a higher prevalence of mental health difficulties compared with the general population. Research has highlighted veterans who experience …
Abstract: This research used an electronic health record (EHR) Case Register to explore the utility and feasibility of identifying veterans who accessed secondary mental health …
Abstact: Prior research has shown that those with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) have persistent reductions in quality of life (QoL), and higher rates of alcohol misuse. As …
Abstract: Alcohol misuse is higher in the UK Armed Forces than in the general population. Research has shown that this is also evident among those who have left service. It has …