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Mental health, help-seeking behaviour and social support in the UK armed forces by gender

Abstract: Background: Little is known about gender differences in mental health, related help-seeking behavior and social support in UK military personnel. Methods: 1714 UK …

Unemployment and Benefit Claims by UK Veterans in the New Millennium: Results from a Record Linkage Study

Abstract: Objectives: In the first study of its kind in the UK, we linked pensions data on benefit claims with data from the King’s Military Cohort to assess uptake of …

Gambling Problems and Military- and Health-Related Behaviour in UK Armed Forces Veterans

Abstract: Internationally, problem gambling is elevated in Armed Forces veterans compared to the general population. Here, we re-examined the prevalence of problem gambling in …

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder: Diagnosis and Management

This article focuses on Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). A brief overview of PTSD is followed by sections on Diagnosing PTSD, prevalence and risk factors associated with …

Forces Help to Buy Scheme Quarterly Statistics Q1 2019/20

Abstract: This quarterly statistical release provides summary statistics on applications, payments and purchasesmade under the Forces Help to Buy (FHTB) scheme. The Q2 and Q4 …

UK Tri-Service Families Continuous Attitude Survey Results: 2019

Summary: This statistical release provides results from the Families Continuous Attitude Survey (FamCAS) 2019, along with results from previous years. 

Snapshot: Military Families

Abstract: This Snapshot summarises themes and issues relating to families within the UK military community. The Snapshot sets out policy responses and current structures of …

Comparing the profiles of UK and Australian military veterans supported by national treatment programmes for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)

Abstract: Introduction: The aim of this study was to compare and contrast the profiles of military veterans seeking formal support for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in …

Impact of military service on physical health later in life: a qualitative study of geriatric UK veterans and non-veterans

Abstract: Objectives: Military veterans often experience physical health problems in later life; however, it remains unclear whether these problems are due to military service or …

Impact of moral injury on the lives of UK military veterans: a pilot study

Abstract: Introduction: Research suggests that moral injury (MI) in US veterans is associated with poor psychological outcomes and disruption in functioning. However, little is …

Suicidal Ideation, Suicidal Attempts, and Self-Harm in the UK Armed Forces

Abstract: Introduction: In the UK military, suicide is infrequent and studies of self-harm behavior in this population are rare. Objectives: To compare lifetime self-harm rates …

The transition of military veterans from active service to civilian life: impact of transition on families and the role of the family, support, and recognition

Abstract: In this chapter, we briefly review the literature that exists in the area of transition for families in a military context and also consider the definitions of military …