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Digital health interventions for military members, Veterans, and public safety personnel: Scoping review

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Accessible mental health support is essential for military members (MMs), veterans, and public safety personnel (PSP) who are at an increased risk of mental …

Mental Health Well-Being Peer reviewed

Leveraging social media and crowdsourcing to recruit and retain military Veterans with posttraumatic stress disorder or experience of harmful gambling for mHealth interventions: Descriptive study

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Military veterans may be at increased risk of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) compared to the general population. PTSD is often comorbid with harmful and …

Mental Health Peer reviewed

Digital health resilience and well-being interventions for military members, Veterans, and public safety personnel: Environmental scan and quality review

Abstract: Background: Accessible mental health care, delivered via mobile apps or web-based services, may be essential for military members, public safety personnel (PSP), and …

Mental Health Well-Being Peer reviewed

Evaluating the Efficacy of the Drinks:Ration Mobile App to Reduce Alcohol Consumption in a Help-Seeking Military Veteran Population: Randomized Controlled Trial

Abstract: Background: Alcohol misuse is higher in the UK armed forces (AF) than in the general population. Research demonstrates that alcohol misuse persists after an individual …

Mental Health Physical Health Peer reviewed

A Smartphone App and Personalized Text Messaging Framework (InDEx) to Monitor and Reduce Alcohol Use in Ex-Serving Personnel: Development and Feasibility Study

Abstract: Background: Self-reported alcohol misuse remains high in armed forces personnel even after they have left service. More than 50% of ex-serving personnel meet the …

Mental Health Physical Health Peer reviewed