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Military culture awareness and competence in counseling: Insights from counselors, supervisors and UK Navy and Marine beneficiaries of counseling

Abstract: Military cultural competency (MCC) is increasingly recognized as essential for building trust and delivering effective care to military-connected individuals. Unlike the …

Reflections on a journey from research to impact: influencing policy meeting the needs of UK Armed Forces families

Abstract:This article examines the policy and practice impact of Living in Our Shoes: Understanding the Needs of UK Armed Forces Families, the first comprehensive review …

Smartphone app-delivered acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) for post-traumatic stress disorder and gambling harm in Veterans: A pilot feasibility study

Abstract: Gambling harm and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) tend to be prevalent among veterans. Globally, help-seeking rates for gambling are low, and veterans may …

Strengthening military families: Evaluating the impact of relationship counseling on UK naval families

Abstract: While it is often assumed that counseling interventions can be helpful in resolving relationship difficulties, there is limited research which provides evidence of this …

Developing a formal model of peer support for bereaved military families: A co-production and evidence-based approach

Abstract: This study aimed to develop a formal model of peer support for bereaved military families in the United Kingdom (UK) that is co-designed, inclusive, and integrated within …

Bereaved Military Children from the UK Armed Forces: An analysis of families seeking support from Scotty’s Little Soldiers

Abstract: Scotty’s Little Soldiers is a British charity, founded in 2010, with the aim of supporting children who have experienced the death of a parent who served in the UK …

Knee torque and gait performance in Veteran amputees: Biomechanical insights into intact limb injury risk

Abstract: New recovery pathways to improve and sustain strength and functional outcomes in the veteran amputee population are required to reduce the onset of comorbidities with …

Prevalence, incidence, and progression of hip osteoarthritis in a young military population: The ADVANCE cohort study

Abstract: Objective: Prevalence of hip osteoarthritis (OA) is rarely reported in young populations (e.g., military). We will report the prevalence of hip OA in a young military …

'Keep the homosexual lobby at bay': Homosexuality, the UK armed forces and the end to the 'gay ban', 1991–2000

Abstract: In January 2000, the UK government finally ended the ban on lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) military personnel serving in the armed forces. The end of the …

Improving early intervention: Identifying risk factors for UK military Veterans that access military charities—a case-control study and an AI-powered predictive model open access

Abstract: Some veterans face unique physical, mental, and social challenges, leading them to seek assistance from military charities. This case-control study uses data from the …

Constructing the soldier as victim: "Military victimhood" and militarism in Britain during periods of remembrance, 1918-2018

Abstract: Purpose: The purpose of this study is to critically analyse discursive constructions of military victimhood in a commemorative context, ascertaining the relationship …