• Author: J. Don Richardson
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Addressing moral injury in the military

Abstract: Moral injury is a relatively new, but increasingly studied, construct in the field of mental health, particularly in relation to current and ex-serving military …

Pathways to mental health care in active military populations across the five-eyes nations: An integrated perspective.

Abstract:Military service is associated with increased risk of mental health problems. Previous reviews have pointed to under-utilization of mental health services in military …

Well-being of Canadian Veterans during the COVID-19 pandemic: Cross-sectional results from the COVID-19 Veteran well-being study.

Abstract:Background: The impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic have disproportionally affected different population groups. Veterans are more likely to have pre-existing mental health …

Four decades of military posttraumatic stress: Protocol for a meta-analysis and systematic review of treatment approaches and efficacy.

Abstract:Background: Over 85% of active members of the Canadian Armed Forces have been exposed to potentially traumatic events linked to the development of posttraumatic stress …

Lifetime Prevalence and Comorbidity of Mental Disorders in the Two-wave 2002-2018 Canadian Armed Forces Members and Veterans Mental Health Follow-up Survey (CAFVMHS)

Abstract: The current study used the Canadian Armed Forces Members and Veterans Mental Health Follow-up Survey (CAFVMHS) to (1) examine the incidence and prevalence of mental …

Factor structure of deployment experiences and relations to mental health disorders among treatment-seeking Canadian armed forces personnel and veterans

Abstract: Objective: Among a sample of 341 treatment-seeking veterans and currently serving Canadian Forces members, our objectives were to identify factors of deployment …

Gender differences in clinical presentation among treatment-seeking Veterans and Canadian Armed Forces personnel

Abstract: ntroduction: Limited research has investigated gender differences among treatment-seeking Veterans and serving military personnel, despite important implications for …

Somatic symptoms and health-related quality of life among treatment-seeking Canadian Forces personnel with PTSD

Abstract: This study examined the association between somatic complaints and health-related quality of life (HR-QoL) in treatment-seeking Canadian military personnel with …

Posttraumatic stress disorder and health-related quality of life in pension-seeking Canadian World War II and Korean War Veterans

Abstract: Studying the relationship between posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and health-related quality of life (HRQoL) in older veterans is important, given these …

Post-traumatic stress disorder and health problems among medically ill Canadian peacekeeping Veterans

Abstract: Objective: The aim of the present study was to examine the relationship between post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptom severity and four significant health …

Posttraumatic stress disorder and health-related quality of life among a sample of treatment- and pension-seeking deployed Canadian forces peacekeeping Veterans

Abstract: Objectives: To examine the health-related quality of life (HRQOL) in deployed Canadian Forces peacekeeping veterans, addressing associations with posttraumatic stress …