• Author: Eric Spikol
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The relationship between co-occurring traumatic experiences and co-occurring mental health domains for Veterans resident in Northern Ireland

Abstract: Introduction: Veterans residing in Northern Ireland (NI) likely experience higher levels of co-occurring lifetime trauma exposure and associated co-occurring mental …

Who am I? A qualitative exploration of the identities of spouses/partners of UK Armed Forces Veterans

Abstract: Military life can negatively affect partner health/well-being and their sense of identity during and after service. To date, most research has focused on the identities …

Hitting the wall: The impact of barriers to care and cumulative trauma exposure on PTSD among Northern Ireland Veterans

Abstract: The Northern Ireland (NI) population has high rates of trauma exposure and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) but many barriers prevent people from seeking help/care, …

The UK Veterans family study: Psychological health, wellbeing, and social support among UK Veteran families

Abstract: The challenges and opportunities of military life do not affect the serving person alone – the impact extends to the immediate family and we know the family is integral …

Reconsolidation of traumatic memories protocol compared to trauma-focussed cognitive behaviour therapy for post-traumatic stress disorder in UK military veterans: a randomised controlled feasibility trial

Abstract: Background: Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) occurs more commonly in military veterans than the general population. Whilst current therapies are effective, up to …

Identifying the psychosocial determinants of psychological health and wellbeing of families of those who have served in the Armed forces in the 5-Eyes Alliance

Abstract: It is well established that military service can affect both Service personnel and their family members, and that these effects can be adverse (posttraumatic stress …

Exploring complex-PTSD comorbidity in trauma-exposed Northern Ireland veterans

Abstract: Background: Complex posttraumatic stress disorder (CPTSD) describes the results of complex, prolonged, and/or inescapable trauma, and is typified by avoidance, …

Identifying psychological outcomes in families of Five Eyes alliance armed forces Veterans: A systematic review

Abstract: Military service can affect the psychological health and well-being of ex-service members and their families. Most research prioritizes active duty families or Veterans, …

Identifying Service-Related Predictors of Community Reintegration Difficulties in Northern Irish Military Veterans

Abstract: Military-to-civilian community reintegration in Northern Irish (NI) veterans has not been previously examined. The existing reintegration studies indicate that …

The Health and Wellbeing of Armed Forces Veterans in Northern Ireland: A Feasibility Study on Accessing Data for Research Purposes on Veterans in Northern Ireland

Abstract: A Feasibility Study on Accessing Data for Research Purposes on Veterans in Northern Ireland is the fifth in a series of reports from the Northern Ireland Veterans’ …