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Sarin exposure, mortality and cancer incidence in UK military Veterans involved in human experiments at Porton Down: 52-year follow-up

Abstract: Objectives: We investigated whether UK military personnel exposed to sarin during the 'Service Volunteer Programme' at Porton Down had increased rates of mortality or …

Health and Wellbeing Study of Serving and ex-Serving UK Armed Forces Personnel: Phase 4

Abstract: The study has been running since 2003 with the aim of investigating the impact of deployment to Iraq (Operation TELIC) and Afghanistan (Operation HERRICK) on the health …

Health and well-being of serving and ex-serving UK armed forces personnel: protocol for the fourth phase of a longitudinal cohort study

Abstract: Introduction: This is the fourth phase of a longitudinal cohort study (2022-2023) to investigate the health and well-being of UK serving (Regulars and Reservists) and …

Employment and mental health among UK ex-service personnel during the initial period of the COVID-19 pandemic

Abstract: The COVID-19 pandemic has interrupted participation in the labour force and may have affected mental health, both directly through the effects of illness and isolation …

Mental health problems and admissions to hospital for accidents and injuries in the UK military: A data linkage study

Abstract: Accidents are the most common cause of death among UK military personnel. It is a common misconception in the general public that accidental injuries are always the …

Mental health outcomes of male UK military personnel deployed to Afghanistan and the role of combat injury: analysis of baseline data from the ADVANCE cohort study

Abstract: Background: The long-term psychosocial outcomes of UK armed forces personnel who sustained serious combat injuries during deployment to Afghanistan are largely unknown. …

Pathways to mental health care in active military populations across the five-eyes nations: An integrated perspective.

Abstract:Military service is associated with increased risk of mental health problems. Previous reviews have pointed to under-utilization of mental health services in military …

Contribution of mental ill health during military service to postservice benefit claims in the UK

Abstract: Objectives: While most UK military personnel transition successfully into civilian life, some experience unemployment and disability, which may be partly attributable to …

UK Veterans' Mental Health and well-being Before and During the COVID-19 Pandemic: a Longitudinal Cohort Study

Abstract: The objective of this study is to investigate the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the health and well-being of UK ex-service personnel (veterans) before and during …

Military and demographic predictors of mental ill-health and socioeconomic hardship among UK veterans

Abstract: Background: Around 8% of the UK Armed Forces leave in any given year, and must navigate unfamiliar civilian systems to acquire employment, healthcare, and other …

Paternal Alcohol Misuse in UK Military Families: A Cross-sectional Study of Child Emotional and Behavioural Problems

Abstract: When parents drink unhealthy amounts of alcohol, it can have negative consequences for their children’s mental health. Although some evidence has shown that members of …

Mental Well-being Interventions in the Military: The Ten Key Principles

Abstract: Organisations including the United Kingdom Armed Forces should seek to implement mental health interventions to increase the psychological well-being of their workforce. …