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The General Practitioner and the Military Veteran

Abstract: Objectives: To assess the knowledge of members of the Royal College of General Practitioners (RCGP) on veteran's health issues, assess present support, and establish …

The Effects of Surfing and the Natural Environment on the Well-Being of Combat Veterans

Abstract: Although researchers have identified the benefits of physical activity on well-being, there is little evidence concerning the effects of nature-based physical activity. …

The Mental Health of the UK Armed Forces: Where Facts Meet Fiction

Abstract: A substantial amount of research has been conducted into the mental health of the UK military in recent years. This article summarises the results of the various studies …

UK Armed Forces mental health: Annual Summary & Trends Over Time, 2007/08 - 2013/14

Abstract: This annual report provides statistical information on mental health in the UK Armed Forces for the period 1 April 2007 to 31 March 2014. It summarises all attendances …

The Psychological Effects of Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) on UK Military Personnel in Afghanistan

Abstract: To explore the psychological consequences of improvised explosive device (IED) exposure as IEDs have been the greatest threat to UK military personnel in Afghanistan …

Armed Forces Continuous Attitude Survey: 2014

Abstract: This statistical release provides results from the Armed Forces Continuous Attitude Survey (AFCAS) 2014, along with results from previous years. Comparisons made between …

The Chavasse Report: The Evidence

Abstract: This report aims to ensure better and greater continuity of care for those severely wounded in action or with musculoskeletal injuries as a result of their military …

Doing our duty? Improving transitions for military leavers

This report examines how and why the lives of some service personnel fall apart on leaving the British Armed Forces, asks how they can be rebuilt and presents solutions to prevent …

People in Prison: Ex-service Personnel

Abstract: This findings paper is part of a series which focuses on people in prisons and other types of custody. The series explores the differing needs and experiences of …

The Mental Health of the UK Armed Forces in the 21st Century: Resilience in the Face of Adversity

Abstract: The recent conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan have attracted considerable political and media interest in the mental health of UK military personnel. As a result of the …

Exploring Positive Pathways to Care for Members of the UK Armed Forces Receiving Treatment for PTSD: a Qualitative Study

Abstract: The objective of the study is to examine the factors which facilitate UK military personnel with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) to engage in help-seeking …

Strong and Silent: Men, Masculinity, and Self-injury

Abstract: Self-injury is commonly reported to be primarily a female experience and rare among males. However, contemporary research suggests that this may not be the case and that …