Abstract: Rates of hazardous and harm-related drinking are higher in the military and veteran populations compared to the general population. Brief alcohol interventions (BAIs) …
Abstract: The effectiveness of post-deployment screening for mental disorders has not been assessed in a randomised controlled trial. We aimed to assess whether post-deployment …
Abstract: Public opinion of the military impacts morale of active and ex-service members, generates financial backing for military support services and influences political …
Abstract: Aim: Currently, there is no research available on the experiences of spouses providing informal care to wounded, injured or sick (WIS) UK military personnel. The aim of …
Abstract: BACKGROUND: This observational study examined return to duty (RTD) rates following receipt of early mental health interventions delivered by deployed mental health …
Abstract: Large numbers of British and American Reservists have been deployed to operations in Iraq and Afghanistan. Little is known about the impact of deployment and combat …
Abstract: Background: US studies have shown an increase of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and depression, but not alcohol misuse related to time of assessment since …
Abstract: This paper details a panel discussion exploring the military veteran within the civilian population. Many myths have grown up surrounding the figure of the military …
Abstract: Objective: To examine factors associated with self-reported unintended weight change in (ex-) military personnel of the UK Armed Forces. Design: A cohort study whereby …
Abstract: Objective: This study aims to explore what adolescents report as the best and worst aspects of having a father in the UK military. Methods: Qualitative data were …
Abstract: Concerns have been raised about the level of support available to those families who provide unpaid care for wounded, injured or sick (WIS) personnel in the UK. In this …
Abstract: The aim of this study is to determine the prevalence of comorbid probable post-traumatic stress disorder and alcohol misuse in a UK military cohort study and to …