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System-wide implementation of telehealth to support military Veterans and their families in response to COVID-19: A paradigm shift

Abstract: The need for the expansion of telehealth services in behavioural health care existed long before the COVID-19 pandemic. Yet, for a variety of reasons – including …

Ultra-rapid development and deployment of a family resilience program during the COVID-19 pandemic: Lessons learned from Families Tackling Tough Times Together

Abstract: The 2020 COVID-19 pandemic brought uncertainty, anxiety, and stress into households; however, it also created an opportunity as many families, sequestered at home, found …

Delivering rehabilitation services during the COVID-19 pandemic: how CAF physiotherapy is using telehealth to ensure "physical and measurable solutions to maintain and enhance operational readiness, anywhere, anytime"

Abstract: In response to COVID-19, the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) activated Operation LASER, a force health protection strategy to preserve its operational capabilities. Operation …

Living a life less ordinary: What can the families of essential workers responding to COVID-19 learn from UK military families?

Abstract: Occupational stressors raised by the COVID-19 pandemic may negatively impact on the short and long-term mental health of essential workers as well as that of their …

Soldiering on only goes so far: How a Qualitative Study on Veteran Loneliness in New Zealand Influenced Support During COVID-19 Lockdown

Abstract: On April 25, 2020, Veterans’ Affairs in New Zealand (NZ) contacted approximately 3,000 of 8,000 known military Veterans by phone during the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic to …

Charting a course to support military families navigating service systems for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder: A qualitative study

Abstract: Introduction: Most military families experience mandatory relocation, or posting, several times during their military career. For Canadian military families, who must …

The state of military families in Canada: a scoping review

Abstract: Introduction: For some families, the military way of life fosters close social support networks and adaptability. For others, the stresses and strains resulting from …

Correlates of perceived military to civilian transition challenges among Canadian Armed Forces Veterans

Abstract: Introduction: Analyses of the Canadian Armed Forces Transition and Well-Being Survey (CAFTWS) were conducted to identify the most prominent challenges faced by Canadian …

Use of a synthetic cannabinoid (nabilone) in the ongoing management of posttraumatic stress disorder nightmares in the Canadian Armed Forces: Results of an anonymous online survey

Abstract: The synthetic cannabinoid nabilone has shown promise in the management of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) nightmares. To date, three clinical papers have been …

Same-sex sexual violence in the military: A scoping review

Abstract: Introduction: Sexual violence (SV) is a globally prevalent issue, and the majority of research focuses on the historical view of SV as an act perpetrated by men against …

VR guided meditation among 10 Canadian Veterans with PTSD: A case series

This article explores innovations to treat post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) with virtual reality (VR) during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Gender differences in clinical presentation among treatment-seeking Veterans and Canadian Armed Forces personnel

Abstract: ntroduction: Limited research has investigated gender differences among treatment-seeking Veterans and serving military personnel, despite important implications for …