• Author: Walter Busuttil
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Neuropsychiatric Outcomes in UK Military Veterans With Mild Traumatic Brain Injury and Vestibular Dysfunction

Abstract: The objective of the study is to estimate the frequency of vestibular dysfunction following blunt, blast, and combined blunt and blast mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) …

Describing the feasibility of using case management in a specialist forensic substance misuse intervention for UK veterans: a case study

Abstract: Veterans with mental health problems are a high-risk group for substance misuse difficulties and are over-represented in forensic settings. Yet, there are few substance …

Understanding the Needs of Veterans with PTSD

Abstract: This paper gives an overview of what we know about UK veterans living with post-traumatic stress disorder.

Focusing on the mental health of treatment-seeking veterans

Abstract: Each year around 20 000 members of the UK Armed Forces leave and become veterans, and it has been estimated that there are approximately 4.5 million veterans living …

Describing the profile of a population of UK veterans seeking support for mental health difficulties

Abstract: Background: Evidence suggests that veterans with mental health issues have poorer treatment outcomes than civilian counterparts. Understanding the difficulties faced by …

Exploring Patterns in Referrals to Combat Stress for UK Veterans with Mental Health Difficulties between 1994 and 2014

Abstract: Little is known about the patterns of help-seeking in UK veterans with mental health difficulties. The aim of this study was to explore referral patterns to Combat …

Prevalence and Associations Between Traumatic Brain Injury and Mental Health Difficulties Within UK Veterans Accessing Support for Mental Health Difficulties

This article examines the rates of brain injury and symptoms of post concussion syndrome (PCS) within a sample of UK veterans who were seeking support from Combat Stress for mental …

Exploring the Efficacy of an Anger Management Programme for Veterans with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

Abstract: Objective: This study assessed the efficacy of a two-week residential treatment programme to support anger difficulties in veterans diagnosed with PTSD. Methods: 172 …

Exploring optimum cut-off scores to screen for probable posttraumatic stress disorder within a sample of UK treatment-seeking veterans

Abstract: Background: Previous research exploring the psychometric properties of the scores of measures of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) suggests there is variation in …

Living Alongside Military PTSD: a Qualitative Study of Female Partners’ Experiences with UK Veterans

Abstract: An increased risk of emotional burden in partners of military Veterans with mental health difficulties has been observed. This study aimed to explore the experiences and …

Exploring Indices of Multiple Deprivation within a Sample of Veterans Seeking Help for Mental Health Difficulties Residing in England

Abstract: Background: The interaction between experiencing multiple deprivation and mental illness has been established for non-veteran populations. Less is known for UK veterans. …

Do Alcohol Misuse, Service Utilisation, and Demographic Characteristics Differ between UK Veterans and Members of the General Public Attending an NHS General Hospital?

Abstract: The aim of this paper was to provide insights into alcohol misuse within UK veterans to inform as to whether their presentations differ from the general public. This was …