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Families’ moral distress when supporting military Veteran and public safety personnel’s mental health: Conceptual model

Abstract: Families offer vital mental health and well-being support to Veterans and public safety personnel. This study offers a model of how families can experience moral distress …

Social value of culturally informed art therapy for military and emergency services

Abstract: BackgroundDefence and Emergency Services personnel are exposed to a high number of traumatic events during their employment, which may result in post-traumatic stress …

ICD-11 Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder in Mental Health Support-Seeking Former-Serving Australian Defence Force Veterans

Abstract: Background: ICD-11 complex post-traumatic stress disorder is a more severe condition than post-traumatic stress disorder, and recent studies indicate it is more prevalent …

Three-item dimensions of anger reactions scale

Abstract: IMPORTANCE: Problematic anger is prevalent and associated with adjustment difficulties in military populations. To facilitate measurement of problematic anger, a very …

The obstructive sleep apnoea endotypes are similar in elderly trauma-exposed Veterans with and without diagnosed PTSD

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Approximately 60% of veterans living with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) experience obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA). Why OSA is so prevalent in …

Reduced pre-attentive threat versus nonthreat signal discrimination in clinically healthy military personnel with recurrent combat exposure history: A preliminary event-related potential (ERP) study

Abstract: Evidence now suggests that traumatic-stress impacts brain functions even in the absence of acute-onset post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms. These …

Veterans’ entitlements, treatment and support (simplification and harmonisation) bill 2024

Abstract: This Bill will simplify and harmonise the existing tri-Act framework of legislation governing veterans’ entitlements, rehabilitation and compensation arrangements that …

Military perspectives on the provision of spiritual care in the Australian Defence Force: A cross-sectional study

Abstract: A module to explore perspectives on chaplaincy services was included in an online enterprise survey randomly distributed to members of the Australian Defence Force (ADF) …

Enhancing occupational therapy service provision with military Veterans through policy reform: Findings from a national survey

Abstract: IntroductionAlmost half a million Australians have served with the Australian Defence Force. Given the high prevalence of physical and mental health conditions and …

Ethical issues when conducting health research with military personnel: A scoping review protocol

Abstract: OBJECTIVE: The objective of this scoping review is to understand the scope and nature of evidence in relation to the ethical issues that arise when conducting health …

A schema conceptualisation of psychosocial functioning among transitioned military personnel

Abstract: BackgroundThe military to civilian transition process is often associated with a negative impact on psychosocial functioning. Contemporary approaches to understand this …

Emerging treatments for common mental health conditions affecting Veterans: D-cycloserine interventions

Abstract: There are a number of treatments that have an emerging evidence base and could be considered in the management of common mental health conditions affecting veterans. …