Abstract: Introduction: Reducing preventable injuries in the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) is important to optimize force operational readiness and the wellness and career …
Abstract: Musculoskeletal (MSK) injuries are common among recruits undergoing basic military training. They have the potential to influence performance, mission effectiveness, and …
Abstract: These four snapshots, created by the author, originate from ongoing doctoral research exploring how military life shapes British service children’s identity and …
Abstract: Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) members and Veterans with chronic pain and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms were surveyed. Participants with a high number of …
Abstract: Incarcerated Veterans represent 2.5% of the federal offender population and are a unique subset of the general Canadian Veteran population. This study provides the first …
Abstract: Moral injury (MI) refers to the psycho-spiritual consequences of extremely challenging events that threaten one’s moral beliefs and core values. MI is characterized by …
Abstract: Today, changing the culture of the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) is a high priority so that all members feel respected and included and do not experience discrimination, …
Abstract: The media can shape the opinions, beliefs, and attitudes of the public towards Veterans, Veterans’ issues, and Veteran suicide. Given the Lionel Desmond murder-suicide …
Abstract: The goal of this study was to understand whether spousal attachment is related to the quality of post-deployment interactions and issues of conflict reported by spouses …
Abstract: Military service can affect the psychological health and well-being of ex-service members and their families. Most research prioritizes active duty families or Veterans, …
Information on Canadian military Veterans mental health is needed to develop and improve mental health services. It is not clear to what extent such information is available and …
Abstract: This study explores how gender and sex shape the military-to-civilian transition (MCT) for women. Thirty-three Canadian women Veterans were interviewed about their …