• Author: Dominic Murphy
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Veterans' experiences of moral injury, treatment and recommendations for future support

Abstract: Moral injury (MI) significantly impacts the lives of many UK military veterans however, there is a lack of manualised treatment to address the needs of this population. …

Employment and mental health among UK ex-service personnel during the initial period of the COVID-19 pandemic

Abstract: The COVID-19 pandemic has interrupted participation in the labour force and may have affected mental health, both directly through the effects of illness and isolation …

A qualitative exploration of the parenting experiences of ex-military fathers diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)

Abstract: The experience of post-traumatic stress has been implicated in adverse outcomes for trauma-exposed parents and their children. The aim of this qualitative study was to …

Acceptance and commitment therapy for gambling disorder and posttraumatic stress disorder in military veterans: a brief review

Abstract: Military personnel are at increased risk of PTSD and gambling disorder (GD), and the two disorders are frequently comorbid. It is likely that gambling may provide an …

Acceptance and commitment therapy for co-occurring gambling disorder and posttraumatic stress disorder in veterans: a narrative review

Abstract: PTSD and gambling disorder (GD) are frequently comorbid. Gambling may provide escape-based coping for the emotions experienced by PTSD sufferers. Military personnel may …

Network analysis of comorbid post-traumatic stress disorder and alcohol misuse in treatment-seeking UK Armed Forces Veterans

Abstract: Compared with the general population, UK Armed Forces veterans face an increased risk of experiencing post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), alcohol misuse and both …

Associations Between International Trauma Questionnaire Complex Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Symptom Clusters and Moral Injury in a Sample of UK Treatment-Seeking Veterans: A Network Approach

Abstract: Complex posttraumatic stress disorder (CPTSD) and moral injury are receiving increasing empirical attention. The network approach offers a novel method to understand the …

Recruiting Military Veterans into Alcohol Misuse Research: The Role of Social Media and Facebook Advertising

Abstract: The use of digital technology within health care service delivery, monitoring, and research is becoming progressively popular, particularly given the ongoing COVID-19 …

Military veterans and civilians' mental health diagnoses: an analysis of secondary mental health services

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 …

An Expert and Veteran User Assessment of the Usability of an Alcohol Reduction App for Military Veterans, Drinks:Ration: A Mixed-Methods Pilot Study

Abstract: The development of mobile health applications (apps) is growing exponentially. Alcohol reduction apps can break down perceived barriers of seeking help for alcohol …

Development of an intervention for moral injury-related mental health difficulties in UK military veterans: a feasibility pilot study protocol

Abstract: Experiencing potentially morally injurious events (PMIEs) has been found to be significantly associated with poor mental health outcomes in military personnel/veterans. …