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A group-based chronic pain intervention using the Unlearn Your Pain method: A retrospective one-arm cohort study

Abstract: Introduction: Chronic pain is a prevalent health issue in military and Veteran populations. The current retrospective one-arm cohort study sought to determine whether a …

Veterans and Animals: A Review of the Literature on well-being and Social Isolation and Recommendations during COVID-19

Abstract: Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the negative consequences of social isolation on well-being, the authors wanted to better understand the impact animals have on Veteran …

Work-family conflict and subsequent depressive symptoms among war-exposed post-9/11 U.S. military Veterans

Abstract: Introduction: Some Veterans may struggle with competing work and family responsibilities after they leave service. These feelings of conflict may have a negative impact …

Women Veterans: Examining identity through an intersectional lens

Abstract: The U.S. Armed Forces are becoming increasingly more diverse by the generation as the number of women, people of colour, and lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and …

Women Veterans of the Canadian Armed Forces and Royal Canadian Mounted Police: A scoping review

Abstract: Introduction: This scoping review charts academic literature and government documents about women Veterans of the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) and the Royal Canadian …

Mental health and well-being of LGBT+ Veterans dismissed from the British Armed Forces before January 2000

Abstract: Between 1955 and January 2000, the UK Armed Forces and Ministry of Defence enforced a ban on lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and related (LGBT+) service, dismissing …

Advocating for minority Veterans in the United States: Principles for equitable public policy

Abstract: In advocating for minority Veterans in the United States, a primary issue has been confronting policy approaches that seek to maintain existing institutional structures …

Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on Canadian Armed Forces Veterans who live with chronic pain

Abstract: Chronic pain is more frequent in military Veterans than in the general population. The objective of this study was to assess whether the COVID-19 pandemic has had a …

Chronic pain program management outcomes: Long-term follow-up for Veterans and civilians

Abstract: Interdisciplinary pain rehabilitation programs are effective in treating chronic pain. Not many studies have explored how Veterans differ from civilians in responding to …

Chronic pain: The Canadian Armed Forces Members and Veterans Mental Health Follow-up Survey

Abstract: Chronic pain is pain that has lasted three to six months or longer. Many people with back pain, migraines, arthritis, and gastrointestinal conditions such as irritable …

Creative Forces programming with military families: Art therapy, dance/movement therapy, and music therapy brief vignettes

Abstract: Creative arts therapists (art therapists, dance/movement therapists, and music therapists) administer assessments and interventions that support the holistic well-being …

Comparison of national trends in mental health service use intensity in Canadian military and civilian populations

Abstract: Introduction: It is important to ensure that once military members access mental health services, they receive adequate care. Adequate care can be defined in many ways …