• Author: Stéphanie A. Bélanger
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Call for action: Research needs for homeless Canadian women Veterans

Abstract: Veteran homelessness remains a critical issue in Canada, prompting significant government investment and research efforts, particularly concerning the unique challenges …

Canada's Veterans' second coming of age: Why it is time to explore the needs of our newest generation of older Veterans

Abstract: This article explores the evolving challenges and policy responses to the aging population of Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) Veterans. As Canada approaches the status of a …

The nature and impacts of deployment-related encounters with children among Canadian military Veterans: A qualitative analysis

Abstract: Background: As armed conflict grows increasingly complex, the involvement of children in armed violence across diverse roles is rising. Consequently, military personnel …

Canadian armed forces Veterans' perspectives on the effects of exposure to children in armed conflict during military service: Protocol for a qualitative study

Abstract: Background: The mental health of military personnel has garnered increased attention over the last few decades; however, the impacts of perpetuating, observing, or …

Moral distress, mental health, and risk and resilience factors among military personnel deployed to long-term care facilities during the covid-19 pandemic: research protocol and participation metrics

Abstract: Background: The earliest days of the COVID-19 pandemic in Canada were marked by a significant surge in COVID-19 cases and COVID-19-related deaths among residents of …

Addressing moral injury in the military

Abstract: Moral injury is a relatively new, but increasingly studied, construct in the field of mental health, particularly in relation to current and ex-serving military …

Depth and breadth of Canadian military, Veteran and family research: The first decade of Canadian Institute for Military and Veteran Health Research Forums

Abstract: The Canadian Institute for Military and Veteran Health Research (CIMVHR) was established in 2010 by Queen’s University and the Royal Military College of Canada in …

Proceedings of a Round Table Held to Engage a Whole-of-Community Approach for Suicide Prevention in Serving Military Members, Veterans, and Public Safety Personnel

Summary: Suicide is a major tragedy that touches many in the military, Veteran (former military), and public safety personnel (M/V/PSP) communities. One of the challenges in …

Military Operations and the Mind: War Ethics and Soldiers' Well-being

Abstract: Offering a Canadian perspective on the emotional health of servicemen and women, Military Operations and the Mind brings together researchers and practitioners from …

Beyond the Line: Military and Veteran Health Research

Abstract: Caring for veterans returning from service is just as important as preparing troops for deployment. Beyond the Line is a collection of current research presented by the …

Yoga and Canadian Armed Forces members' well-being: an analysis based on select physiological and psychological measures

Abstract: Introduction: Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a psychiatric illness that may develop following a traumatic event or a situation involving the threat of death or …

A New Coalition for a Challenging Battlefield: Military and Veteran Health Research

Abstract: A New Coalition for a Challenging Battlefield: Military and Veteran Health Research represents the latest addition to the growing list of publications from the Canadian …