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Understanding the Link Between Traumatic Brain Injury Accompanied by Loss of Consciousness and Well-Being: A Sample of UK Military Veterans

This piece of research aims to understand the link between traumatic brain injury plus loss of consciousness (TBI+LOC). Using clinical records 3335 treatment seeking veterans were …

Childhood adversities in UK treatment-seeking military veterans

Abstract: This study sought to explore the relationship between adverse childhood experiences (ACE's) and adult mental and physical health in treatment seeking military veterans. …

Combat Stress Research: Five Year Summary 2014-2019

Abstract: Since 2014, the team has been directly involved in the production of 56 research papers, which have been published in peerreviewed journals. By publishing our findings, …

Predictors of moral injury in UK treatment seeking veterans

Abstract: Background: Moral injury is known to be associated with mental health difficulties in US military populations, however its impact on wellbeing in a UK Armed Forces (AF) …

The Together Programme: Supporting Caregiving Partners of veterans

Abstract: In a recent analysis conducted by Combat Stress of UK, partners living alongside veterans with mental health difficulties, rates for depression and PTSD were higher …

Anger and PTSD in Military Veterans: Review of Current Understanding and Treatment Interventions

This paper explores the nature of anger and aggression and the potential resulting problems in the military veteran population.

Exploring the impact of COVID-19 and restrictions to daily living as a result of social distancing within veterans with pre-existing mental health difficulties

Abstract: Introduction: Data are emerging showing the adverse consequences on mental health of the general public due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Little is known about the needs of …

Experiences of moral injury in UK military veterans

Abstract: For many years, researchers have looked at the impact of traumatic events which threaten life and limb and may contribute towards the onset of post-traumatic stress …

COVID-19: Impact on the health and wellbeing of ex-serving personnel (Veterans-CHECK) protocol paper

Abstract: Introduction: We will use a sub-sample of a current longitudinal study to investigate the impact of COVID-19 on the health and wellbeing of ex-service personnel in the …

The Development of the Military Service Identification Tool: Identifying Military Veterans in a Clinical Research Database Using Natural Language Processing and Machine Learning

Abstract: BACKGROUND:Electronic health care records (EHRs) are a rich source of health-related information, with potential for secondary research use. In the United Kingdom, there …

Predictors of not working among treatment-seeking UK veterans: a cross-sectional study

Abstract: Introduction: Many veterans do well reintegrating to civilian life following military service. Yet, many face difficulties in finding and securing work. Veterans are …

Evaluating the Efficacy of a Mobile App (Drinks:Ration) and Personalized Text and Push Messaging to Reduce Alcohol Consumption in a Veteran Population: Protocol for a Randomized Controlled Trial

Abstract: Background:Alcohol misuse is higher in the UK Armed Forces than in the general population. Previous research has shown that interventions delivered via smartphones are …