• Author: Nicola T. Fear
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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 …

Health and Social Outcomes and Health Service Experiences of UK Military Veterans

Abstract: In this report we summarise the available evidence on the health and social outcomes, and the heath service experiences, of former members of the UK Armed Forces …

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 …

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 …

Do Military Uniform and Rank Impact on the Therapeutic Relationship Between Military Mental Health Clients and Clinicians?

Abstract: To measure the perceptions of military staff of the impact of wearing military uniform on the therapeutic relationship with mental health clients. A brief questionnaire …

Women in novel occupational roles: mental health trends in the UK Armed Forces

Abstract: Background: There is uncertainty about whether women in the military have more psychological symptoms than men and whether psychological symptoms have increased over …

Psychological Morbidity During The 2002 Deployment To Afghanistan

Abstract: Questionnaires were completed by military personnel on arrival (n=1,696) in Kabul, Afghanistan and then again on departure (n=1,134). Analysis of the 113 personnel who …

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 …