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Challenges and facilitators for mental health care for operational stress injuries in the military: A qualitative study

Abstract: Introduction: Military members and Veterans have an increased risk of mental health (MH) conditions compared with the general population. In light of the underutilization …

Entangled bodies: Reimagining women’s chronic pain experience in the military through a new materialist perspective

Abstract: Women in military contexts navigate chronic pain shaped by intersecting social, institutional, and material factors. Military institutions, grounded in masculine ideals, …

Evaluation of rTMS for treatment-resistant PTSD and depression in active/retired Canadian Armed Forces and RCMP patients

Abstract: Introduction: Repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) is an effective, non-invasive treatment option for treatment-resistant posttraumatic stress disorder (TR …

Impact of military lifestyle on the health of military personnel and Veterans with chronic pain: A meta-synthesis

Abstract: Introduction: This study explored the experiences of military personnel with chronic pain accessing care during their service and their transition to civilian life. …

It’s time for a healthy aging strategy for Canada’s Veterans

Abstract: Canada’s Veterans are an aging population, and many Veterans in this cohort are positioned to age with increasingly complex health and social needs. These changing …

An introduction to measurement-based care: Scientific literature and implementation in military and Veteran care systems

Abstract: Measurement-based care (MBC) is an evidence-based practice in which patient-reported process and outcome data are routinely and systematically collected to track …

Harassment and discrimination: A snapshot of regular force members’ experiences in the Canadian Armed Forces

Abstract: As part of the Department of National Defence (DND) and the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) code of Values and Ethics,1 the organization should support a work environment …

Military culture and change: How a NATO workshop emphasizes the imperative of critical paradigms

Abstract: This article starts with a brief summary of military culture to set the stage for a discussion of what can be learned from papers that were presented and discussions that …

Psychological health and safety in the Canadian Defence Team

Abstract: This study assessed attitudes, perceptions, and experiences related to psychological health, organizational culture, and retention among Defence Team (DT) personnel. The …

Research speaks: Sustaining and changing military culture(s)

Abstract: This perspective piece begins with a look at the contribution of social science research to military culture change. The discussion emphasizes that military culture(s) …

Well-being among Canadian Armed Forces men and women: The roles of poor work-life balance and organizational support

Abstract: The military and family can be demanding institutions with competing priorities that can cause poor work-life balance. This study examined the role of work-life balance …

Burnout, morale, and psychological safety among designated group members in Canada’s military

Abstract: Research shows that designated group members (DGMs; women, Indigenous individuals, persons with disabilities (PwDs), and racialized people) in the Canadian Armed Forces …