• Author: Laura Rafferty
Clear all

Probable adjustment disorder in the UK Armed Forces: prevalence, stressors and risk factors among serving personnel and ex-serving personnel

Abstract: Introduction: Little research has focused on adjustment disorder (AjD) in the UK military despite being a frequently reported psychological diagnosis. The study aimed to …

Barriers and facilitators to successful transition to civilian life for ex-servicewomen: The perspective of service providers and policymakers

Abstract: The role of women in the UK Armed Forces has changed considerably in the last decade. With the aim to increase the number of women serving in the military, research must …

An evaluation of the HeadFIT initiative: An implementation study

Abstract: Fitness – both mental and physical - is an essential component of military fighting power. In addition, we know that evidence shows that Service personnel are more …

A systematic review of military-to-civilian transition, the role of gender

Abstract: Background: The military-to-civilian transition can be a challenging period for many service members; however, recent research suggests that female ex-service personnel …

Gender differences in structural and attitudinal barriers to mental healthcare in UK armed forces personnel and veterans with self-reported mental health problems

Abstract: Purpose: Structural and attitudinal barriers often hinder treatment-seeking for mental health problems among members of the Armed Forces. However, little is known about …

Adjustment Disorder in the Armed Forces: a Systematic Review

Abstract: In the UK military, adjustment disorder (AjD) is reported as one of the most diagnosed mental disorders, alongside depression, in personnel presenting to mental health …

MeT4VeT: Development and Assessment of a Mental Health Toolkit for Military Veterans

Abstract: A feasibility trial was conducted to assess the acceptability and usability of the MeT4VeT app. Feedback from veterans and app data was collected to provide an initial …

Homelessness Among Veterans: Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, Depression, Physical Health, and the Cumulative Trauma of Military Sexual Assault

Abstract: The current literature does not account for how homeless experiences in combination with military sexual assault (MSA) are associated with posttraumatic stress disorder …

Self-reported auditory problems are associated with adverse mental health outcomes and alcohol misuse in the UK Armed Forces

Abstract: Auditory problems, such as hearing loss and tinnitus, have been associated with mental health problems and alcohol misuse in the UK general population and in the US Armed …

A Service Evaluation of the Military HeadFIT Initiative: An Implementation Study

Abstract: (1) Background: UK Armed Forces personnel provide first response, support and protection during national and international disasters and conflicts. They thus have a …

A case-control study examining the association between service-related mental ill-health and dementia in male military veterans over the age of 65

Abstract: Dementia is currently incurable, irreversible and a major cause of disability for the world’s older population. The identification, and early intervention of …

Dementia, post-traumatic stress disorder and major depressive disorder: a review of the mental health risk factors for dementia in the military veteran population

This systematic review explores the relationship between post traumatic stress disorder and major depressive disorder with dementia within the military veteran population.