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Understanding the impact of serving within the British Armed Forces for ethnic minority Veterans and their families

Abstract: In April 2022, service personnel who were classified as ethnic minorities represented 9.6% (N=14,110) of the British Armed Forces, and up until now, there has been little …

Beyond the threshold: Considering and exploring subthreshold PTSD and co-morbid mental health in a clinical military sample

Abstract: Subthreshold posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) refers to sub-clinical PTSD which may entail functional impairment and distress associated with symptoms of PTSD, …

Body image and appearance distress among military Veterans and civilians with an injury-related visible difference: A comparison study

Abstract: Injuries sustained during military conflict can significantly impact appearance. Yet, little is known about the psychosocial experiences of veterans with conflict-related …

Chronic pain as a long-term burden for Veterans

Abstract: Chronic pain has often been demonstrated to have significant downstream effects on quality of life, mental and physical health, and can have severe economic and social …

A systematic review of military-to-civilian transition, the role of gender

Abstract: Background: The military-to-civilian transition can be a challenging period for many service members; however, recent research suggests that female ex-service personnel …

Researching the needs of the Royal Navy submariner community

Abstract:This qualitative study, commissioned by the Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust and conducted by NatCen, explores the support needs of Royal Navy submariner families, …

Illegal drug use amongst male UK military personnel who sustained physical combat injuries: The ADVANCE cohort study

Abstract: Illegal drug use may be a consequence of sustaining a serious physical combat injury, though no known research has investigated this in a UK setting. This analysis …

10 things to know about Veterans and their families: desk aid

Abstract: The guidance is designed to help you better understand veterans and their families who might interact with your policies or services, be a customer or require support and …

Female brain and endocrinological research–Veteran (FemBER-Vet) study: A study protocol for identifying endocrinological, lifestyle and psychosocial determinants of brain health outcomes in female Veterans for future intervention success

Abstract: Background: Recent studies have demonstrated a greater risk of dementia in female veterans compared to civilians; with the highest prevalence noted for former service …

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptom clusters associated with an indicator of heart rate variability: The ADVANCE cohort study

Abstract: Background: Heart rate variability (HRV) is governed by sympathetic and parasympathetic regulatory systems. Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) may influence these …

Poor long-term outcomes and abnormal neurodegeneration biomarkers after military traumatic brain injury: The armed services trauma rehabilitation outcome study

Abstract: Background: Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is common in military campaigns and is a risk factor for dementia. ArmeD SerVices TrAuma and RehabilitatioN OutComE-TBI …

Biomarkers of long-term consequences of traumatic brain injuries sustained during military service

Abstract: This study investigates the long-term neuropsychiatric impacts of combat-associated traumatic brain injuries (TBI) in British veterans, using data from the ADVANCE-TBI …