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Sources of Moral Injury Among War Veterans: A Qualitative Evaluation

Abstract: Service members deployed to war are at risk for moral injury, but the potential sources of moral injury are poorly understood. The aim of this qualitative study was to …

Systematic review of mental health disorders and intimate partner violence victimisation among military populations

Abstract: Purpose There is growing awareness of the problem of intimate partner violence (IPV) among military populations. IPV victimisation has been shown to be associated with …

A Review of Coping Strategies, Parenting Programmes and Psychological Therapies Available to Military Parents with Children Under 5

Abstract: Kritikos and DeVoe in this issue have explained the challenges facing both at home and serving parentsacross the deployment cycle. This article presents what is …

Exploring resilience models in a sample of combat-exposed military service members and veterans:a comparison and commentary

Abstract: Background: The term resilience is applied in numerous ways in the mental health field, leading to different perspectives of what constitutes a resilient response and …

The South Yorkshire Armed Forces Covenant Project: Mapping of the Armed Forces Community Across the Region

Summary: This document presents the findings from the first of four community capacity building components of the South Yorkshire Armed Forces Covenant project in the UK. Overall, …

Depression among military spouses: Demographic, military, and service member psychological health risk factors

Abstract: Background: More than a decade of war has strained service members and their families and the psychological health of military spouses is a concern. This study uses data …

Experimental Statistics: Ex-service personnel in the prison population, England and Wales

Abstract: Since January 2015 in the UK, as part of the Basic Custody Screening (BCS) interview, individuals entering custody have been asked whether they had previously served in …

UK Armed Forces Compensation Scheme Annual Statistics 6 April 2005 to 31 March 2018

Abstract: This publication provides summary statistics on claims and awards made under the Armed Forces and Reserve Forces Compensation Scheme (AFCS), paying compensation for …

Understanding resilience as it affects the transition from the UK Armed Forces to civilian life

Abstract: In the years following the release of the UK Ministry of Defence’s (MOD) Armed Forces Covenant1 and Strategy for Veterans, there has been growing interest among …

Risk factors of suicidal ideation in a population of UK military veterans seeking support for mental health difficulties

Abstract: Background: Little has been reported regarding the risk factors of suicidal ideation in individuals once they have left the military in the UK. The aim of this paper was …

The Nation's Duty: Challenging Society’s Disservice to a new Generation of Veterans

Summary: This report focuses exclusively on veterans under 50. In a rapidly changing world, and at a time when the shape of the ArmedForces is being re-defined, the concept of a …

Resisting decline? Narratives of independence among aging limbless veterans

Abstract: ‘Maintaining independence’ is a core project for many older people; a project which has received critical attention within aging studies. In this paper, we extend …