• Author: Neil Greenberg
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A cluster randomized controlled trial to determine the efficacy of Trauma Risk Management (TRiM) in a military population

Abstract: Trauma Risk Management is a peer-support program that aims to promote help-seeking in the aftermath oftraumatic events. Prior to its implementation, the British military …

Combat Exposure and co-occurring Mental Health Problems in UK Armed Forces Personnel

Abstract: Mental disorders and alcohol misuse are often comorbid, and this comorbidity is more common in those who develop mental disorders following exposure to traumatic events. …

What are the consequences of deployment to Iraq and Afghanistan on the mental health of the UK armed forces? A cohort study

Abstract: Background: Concerns have been raised about the psychological effect of continued combat exposure and of repeated deployments. We examined the consequences of deployment …

The Prevalence of Common Mental Disorders and PTSD in the UK Military: Using Data from a Clinical Interview-based Study

Abstract: The mental health of the Armed Forces is an important issue of both academic and public interest. The aims of this study are to: a) assess the prevalence and risk …

Health concerns in UK Armed Forces personnel

Abstract: As a result of the nature of their employment members of the UK Armed Forces may, on occasion, be exposed to physical danger. Although the nature of the occupational …

The Use of Psychological Decompression in Military Operational Environments

Abstract: This article reviews the use of psychological decompression as applied to troops returning from active service in operational theaters. Definitions of the term are …

Risk Factors for Post-traumatic Stress Disorder Among UK Armed Forces Personnel

Abstract: There is considerable interest in understanding further the factors that increase the risk of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) for military personnel. This study …

The Health of UK Military Personnel who Deployed to the 2003 Iraq War: A Cohort Study

Abstract: Background Concerns have been raised about the mental and physical health of UK military personnel who deployed to the 2003 war in Iraq and subsequent tours of duty in …

What happens to British veterans when they leave the armed forces?

Abstract: Background: Little is known about the factors associated with leaving the armed forces, or what predicts subsequent employment success for veterans. It is likely that …