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Supporting health practitioner education for the health and wellbeing of the Veteran community

Abstract: The Department of Veterans’ Affairs (DVA) emphasizes the importance of equipping health practitioners to navigate its unique and complex healthcare arrangements to …

Is inflammatory change associated with psychological risk and resilience in high-risk military personnel?

Abstract: Introduction: In military populations, the potential for under-reporting of Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) symptoms and challenges in recognising early changes can …

Staging model of PTSD: A strategy for the implementation of precision medicine in military settings

Abstract: Biomarkers have been of considerable interest in military medicine as a strategy to identify objective measures of resilience in the context of the cumulative trauma …

The long-term effect of surf therapy on posttraumatic stress, depression, and anxiety symptomology among current and former Australian Defence Force members - A nonrandomised controlled longitudinal study in a community setting

Abstract: Background: Surf therapy programs have demonstrated engagement among military samples, showing promising concurrent short-term reductions in symptoms of posttraumatic …

Women Veteran transition mental health and well-being support group programs: A scoping review

Abstract: Background: The military is a male-dominated environment and culture in which women veterans can experience significant institutional prejudice. Transition can be …

Acculturative stress and identity challenges undermine the successful reintegration of Australian Veterans

Abstract: Reintegration into civilian society following military separation is a challenging process. There is a dearth of research into the impact of these factors on Australian …

Sleep behavior in Royal Australian Navy shift workers by shift and exposure to the SleepTank app

Abstract: Introduction: Rotating shiftwork schedules are known to disrupt sleep in a manner that can negatively impact safety. Consumer sleep technologies (CSTs) may be a useful …

Redefining the successful aging of Veterans: A scoping review

Abstract: Background and objectives: The aging experiences of military veterans provide critical insights into what successful aging is and means for later life contexts …

Behaviour change techniques, barriers and facilitators for promoting self-managed physical activity in Australian Defence Force Veterans: A mixed-methods study

Abstract: Objectives: Australian Defence Force veterans find self-management of health challenging, and little is known about best-practice approaches for promoting self-managed …

Identifying psychological risk and resilience in high-risk military personnel

Abstract: Introduction: Combat exposure has been associated with the emergence of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms in military personnel; however, not all veterans …

A scoping review of interventions targeting the mental health of Australian Veterans

Abstract: Serving in the military can have significant impacts on the mental health of veterans and their families. Military personnel can be exposed to a range of physical …