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Executive Summary: Help-seeking for alcohol problems in serving and ex-serving UK military personnel

Abstract: Alcohol has a long tradition in the military. Research has shown that alcohol misuse among serving and ex-serving military personnel in the US and UK is increased …

Help-seeking for alcohol problems in serving and ex-serving UK military personnel

Abstract: This research explores the the factors that contribute to alcohol misuse in the UK military and the impact of the continued high consumption of alcohol. An executive …

The mental health and treatment needs of UK ex-military personnel: Full report

Summary: While most military personnel cope well with the challenges of serving in the Armed Forces and successfully adapt to civilian life after they leave, for some, certain …

The mental health and treatment needs of UK ex-military personnel: Executive Summary

Summary: This executive summary is for a research project has been to understand the mental health needs of UK veterans who served during recent military operations in Iraq and …

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 …

Drinking motivations in UK serving and ex-serving military personnel

Abstract: Background:Drinking motivations within the UK military have not been studied despite the high prevalence of alcohol misuse in this group. Aims: We aimed to characterize …

Mental health outcomes and alcohol consumption among UK military spouses/partners: a comparison with women in the general population

Abstract: Background: Military families can experience unique stressors that may contribute towards poorer well-being among the spouses/partners of Service personnel. However, …

Mental Health Disorders and Alcohol Misuse Among UK Military Veterans and the General Population: A Comparison Study

Abstract: For a small minority of personnel, military service can have a negative impact on their mental health. Yet no studies have assessed how the mental health of UK veterans …

‘It’s nice to just be you’: The influence of the employment experiences of UK military spouses during accompanied postings on well-being

Abstract: Repeated military relocations (accompanied postings) can have a detrimental effect on employment and well-being among the spouses and partners of military personnel. …

Do serving and ex-serving personnel of the UK armed forces seek help for perceived stress, emotional or mental health problems?

Abstract: Background: UK armed forces personnel are at risk of occupational psychological injury; they are often reluctant to seek help for such problems. Objective: We aimed to …

Mental health outcomes at the end of the British involvement in the Iraq and Afghanistan conflicts: a cohort study

Abstract: Background: Little is known about the prevalence of mental health outcomes in UK personnel at the end of the British involvement in the Iraq and Afghanistan conflicts. …

Integrating electronic healthcare records of armed forces personnel: Developing a framework for evaluating health outcomes in England, Scotland and Wales

Abstract: Background: Electronic Healthcare Records (EHRs) are created to capture summaries of care and contact made to healthcare services. EHRs offer a means to analyse …