• Author: Marie-Louise Sharp
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Examining physical health conditions and associations of pain, obesity, and function of UK Veterans diagnosed with PTSD and other mental health conditions

Abstract: Introduction: Little is known about the physical health conditions experienced by United Kingdom (UK) military Veterans with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) or …

Suicidal Ideation, Suicidal Attempts, and Self-Harm in the UK Armed Forces

Abstract: Introduction: In the UK military, suicide is infrequent and studies of self-harm behavior in this population are rare. Objectives: To compare lifetime self-harm rates …

The health and well-being of LGBTQ serving and ex-serving personnel: a narrative review

Abstract: The relaxation of discriminatory policies against lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) service personnel has led to increased diversity among military …

Social influences and barriers to seeking healthcare for mental health problems among UK military personnel: qualitative and quantitative investigations

Abstract: Approximately 60% of UK military personnel who experience mental health problems, do not seek help. Typical demographics of military personnel provide one explanation …

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 prevalence and pathways to care summary report

This Report summarises the Mental Health and Wellbeing Transition Study methodology, describes the study populations and presents the key findings from the first two reports of the …

Pathways to Care, Mental Health and Wellbeing Transition Study

This Pathways to Care Report is the second of eight reports and two papers that comprise the Transition and Wellbeing Research Programme (the Programme). The Programme is the most …

Stigma as a Barrier to Seeking Health Care Among Military Personnel With Mental Health Problems

Abstract: Approximately 60% of military personnel who experience mental health problems do not seek help, yet many of them could benefit from professional treatment. Across …