• Journal: Journal of Military, Veteran and Family Health
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Cognitive performance improvement in Canadian Armed Forces personnel during deployment

Abstract: Introduction: Chronic stress can decrease resilience and diminish cognitive adaptability; thus, operational stressors related to military deployment can pose significant …

Remediation of Intrusive Symptoms of PTSD in Fewer than Five Sessions: A 30-person Pre-pilot Study of the RTM Protocol

Abstract: Introduction: The Reconsolidation of Traumatic Memories (RTM) Protocol is a brief non-traumatizing intervention for the intrusive symptoms of post-traumatic stress …

Coming home: the experiences and implication of reintegration for military families

Abstract: Introduction: Although military families are typically resilient in the face of adversity, the current literature suggests that the aftermath of deployment involves …

Impact of a Housing First Intervention on Homeless Veterans with Mental Illness: a Canadian Multisite Randomized Controlled Trial

Abstract: Introduction: A large proportion of homeless Veterans live with severe mental health problems. We examine the impact of a Housing First program that included …

Far-forward surgery in the modern battlespace

Abstract: The nature of the current and future battlespace will require adaptive solutions to provide troops with timely damagecontrol surgery and resuscitation. A light surgical …

Transitioning from Military to Civilian Life: the Role of Mastery and Social Support

A survey was sent to all recently released Canadian Armed Forces members to examine their military to civilian transition experience and what resources are needed to ensure a …

Measures of spirituality for use in military contexts: a scoping review

Abstract: Introduction: The purpose of this scoping review is to identify measures of spiritual fitness that can be used in a military context. Methods: Two independent reviewers …

Family/household characteristics and positive mental health of Canadian military members: mediation through social support

Abstract: The characteristics of one’s social environment, including one’s family or household composition, are recognized determinants of health and well-being. At the same …

Children's positive experiences growing up in Canadian military households

Abstract: Introduction: A small body of literature based almost exclusively on US military families suggests that there are positive aspects to growing up in a military household. …

Cannabis use among Canadian Armed Forces Veterans

Abstract: Introduction: Despite rapidly changing cannabis use regulations in Canada, including health care support for Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) Veterans, the prevalence of and …

The Experiential Learning for Veterans in Assistive Technology and Engineering (ELeVATE) Program

Abstract: Experiential Learning for Veterans in Assistive Technology and Engineering, or ELeVATE, is a program to assist wounded, injured, and ill Veterans in transitioning into …

Resilience Training, Stories, and Health

Abstract: This article is derived from my participation in, and experiences at, the fifth annual War Horse Symposium in Alberta in September 2015. The creative arts offer tools …