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Experiences of moral injury in UK military veterans

Abstract: For many years, researchers have looked at the impact of traumatic events which threaten life and limb and may contribute towards the onset of post-traumatic stress …

COVID-19: Impact on the health and wellbeing of ex-serving personnel (Veterans-CHECK) protocol paper

Abstract: Introduction: We will use a sub-sample of a current longitudinal study to investigate the impact of COVID-19 on the health and wellbeing of ex-service personnel in the …

The Development of the Military Service Identification Tool: Identifying Military Veterans in a Clinical Research Database Using Natural Language Processing and Machine Learning

Abstract: BACKGROUND:Electronic health care records (EHRs) are a rich source of health-related information, with potential for secondary research use. In the United Kingdom, there …

Drinking motivations in UK serving and ex-serving military personnel

Abstract: Background:Drinking motivations within the UK military have not been studied despite the high prevalence of alcohol misuse in this group. Aims: We aimed to characterize …

The impact of trauma exposure and moral injury on UK military veterans: a qualitative study

Abstract: Background: Exposure to a potentially morally injurious event (PMIE) has been found to be associated with a range of adverse mental health outcomes. However, how the …

Confidentiality and psychological treatment of moral injury: the elephant in the room

Abstract: Morally injurious incidents may present ethical or legal quandaries, yet how military or civilian clinicians should manage such disclosures is poorly understood. …

Perceived stigma and barriers to care in UK Armed Forces personnel and veterans with and without probable mental disorders

Abstract: Background: Previous studies have found that perceptions of mental health related stigma can negatively impact help-seeking, particularly in military samples. Moreover, …

Impact of military service on physical health later in life: a qualitative study of geriatric UK veterans and non-veterans

Abstract: Objectives: Military veterans often experience physical health problems in later life; however, it remains unclear whether these problems are due to military service or …

The impact of military service on the mental health of older UK veterans: A qualitative study

Abstract: Background: There may be ongoing psychological problems associated with military service later in life; yet as the elderly in the general population also suffer from …

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 …

Rates and Associated Factors of Secondary Mental Health Care Utilisation among Ex-Military Personnel in the United States: A Narrative Review

Abstract: Little is known about ex-serving military personnel who access secondary mental health care. This narrative review focuses on studies that quantitatively measure …

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 …