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Risk factors of suicidal ideation in a population of UK military veterans seeking support for mental health difficulties

Abstract: Background: Little has been reported regarding the risk factors of suicidal ideation in individuals once they have left the military in the UK. The aim of this paper was …

Exploring Demographics and Health as Predictors of Risk-Taking in UK Help-Seeking Veterans

Abstract: Risk-taking amongst veterans has severe consequences, yet few studies have examinedfactors that may predict risk-taking in help-seeking veteran populations. This paper …

A network analysis of DSM-5 posttraumatic stress disorder and functional impairment in UK treatment-seeking veterans

Abstract: Network analysis is a relatively new methodology for studying psychological disorders. It focuses on the associations between individual symptoms which are hypothesized …

A Review of Traumatic Brain Injury in Military Veterans: Current Issues and Understanding

Abstract: The occurrence of traumatic brain injuries (TBI) is common, with military veterans being at particular risk, especially those undertaking combat roles. However, there …

Reviewing the efficacy of case management for veterans with substance misuse problems

Abstract: Background:  Substance misuse problems have been found to be higher in the military, in particular in veterans than civilians.  The efficacy of a case management …

Using Art Therapy to Overcome Avoidance in Veterans with Chronic Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

Abstract: Avoidance can be a significant barrier to engaging in trauma-focused treatment for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), as well as being a mechanism that creates …

Pathways into Mental Health Care for UK Veterans: a Qualitative Study

Abstract: It is well established that veterans suffering from mental health difficulties under use mental health services. This study aimed to understand more about the barriers …

Focusing on the mental health of treatment-seeking veterans

Abstract: Each year around 20 000 members of the UK Armed Forces leave and become veterans, and it has been estimated that there are approximately 4.5 million veterans living …

Describing the profile of a population of UK veterans seeking support for mental health difficulties

Abstract: Background: Evidence suggests that veterans with mental health issues have poorer treatment outcomes than civilian counterparts. Understanding the difficulties faced by …

Exploring the health risks of help-seeking military veterans living in different parts of the UK

Abstract: Background: Little is known about the mental and physical health differences of treatment-seeking military veterans across the different nations that make up the UK. The …

Exploring Patterns in Referrals to Combat Stress for UK Veterans with Mental Health Difficulties between 1994 and 2014

Abstract: Little is known about the patterns of help-seeking in UK veterans with mental health difficulties. The aim of this study was to explore referral patterns to Combat …

Prevalence and Associations Between Traumatic Brain Injury and Mental Health Difficulties Within UK Veterans Accessing Support for Mental Health Difficulties

This article examines the rates of brain injury and symptoms of post concussion syndrome (PCS) within a sample of UK veterans who were seeking support from Combat Stress for mental …