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Alcohol use and misuse within the military: A review

Abstract: Traditionally alcohol has been used by the military to cope with the intense stress of battle but also as a way of mediating the transition from the heightened experience …

Health, welfare and social needs of the Armed Forces community: a qualitative study

Abstract: This qualitative research assignment aimed to provide a thorough and robust evidence base forplanning by gaining a detailed understanding of the welfare needs of six …

Across the Wire: Veterans, Mental Health and Vulnerability

Abstract: The mental health of veterans of the armed forces and its link to offending has been a subject of considerable concern in recent years. This paper reviews the available …

Above and beyond the call. Long-term real earnings effects of British male military conscription in the post-war years

Abstract: We add to the literature on the long-term economic effects of male military service. We concentrate on post-war British conscription into the armed services from 1949 to …

King’s Centre for Military Health Research: A fifteen year report

This report presents a comprehensive overview of the findings from the King's Centre for Military Health Research (KCMHR) research on the UK Armed Forces' health, which has been …

A cluster randomized controlled trial to determine the efficacy of Trauma Risk Management (TRiM) in a military population

Abstract: Trauma Risk Management is a peer-support program that aims to promote help-seeking in the aftermath oftraumatic events. Prior to its implementation, the British military …

The educational performance of children of service personnel

Abstract: In 2008 the government published a service personnel command paper: ‘The nation’s commitment: cross government support to our armed forces, their families and …

JSP 532: Guidance for reservists returning to civilian employment following a period of mobilised service

Summary: The purpose of this guide is to explain what your rights as a reservist returning from a period of mobilised service are, how to protect those rights and how to exercise …

Combat Exposure and co-occurring Mental Health Problems in UK Armed Forces Personnel

Abstract: Mental disorders and alcohol misuse are often comorbid, and this comorbidity is more common in those who develop mental disorders following exposure to traumatic events. …

What are the consequences of deployment to Iraq and Afghanistan on the mental health of the UK armed forces? A cohort study

Abstract: Background: Concerns have been raised about the psychological effect of continued combat exposure and of repeated deployments. We examined the consequences of deployment …

Occupational stress in submariners: The impact of isolated and confined work on psychological well-being

Abstract: This study aimed to identify work-related and personal factors associated with occupational stress in submariners. Work and well-being questionnaires were distributed to …

More than Casualties of War?: Ex‐military Personnel in the Criminal Justice System

Abstract: In recent weeks, newspapers in the UK have produced covers that feature pictures of the faces of the 200 military personnel who have lost their lives fighting in …