Associations between Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, Quality of Life and Alcohol Misuse among UK Veterans

Abstact: Prior research has shown that those with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) have persistent reductions in quality of life (QoL), and higher rates of alcohol misuse. As …

Insider Research: Ensuring Authenticity in Online Research

Abstract: Research of UK armed forces veterans is an area of growing research interest to inform policy and for clinical, psychological, and medical purposes. The internet …

Armed Forces Veterans: A Nation’s Untapped Resource

Abstract: Armed Forces Veterans usually do well in civilian life, a small minority sadly do suffer, but those that do well adjust their military skills, knowledge, and technical …

“Knock on the Door” – Exploration of Casualty Notification and the Long-Term Impact on Military Families in the UK

Abstract: Receiving the news following death in service is widely referred to among the Armed Forces population as the “knock on the door”. This research uniquely considered …

Transitioning from military to civilian society: Trials and tribulations of integration process

Abstract: The Armed Forces require young and physically strong soldiers to win wars. Therefore, about 60000 soldiers from the Indian Armed Forces retire every year, called …

UK Tri-Service Families Continuous Attitude Survey Results 2021

Abstract: This statistical release provides results from the Families Continuous Attitude Survey (FamCAS) 2021, along with results from previous years. Statistics from FamCAS are …

Armed Forces and Veteran Housing Policies: The United Kingdom 2021 Vision

Abstract: Accessing suitable accommodation post transition into civilian life from the military is one of the key markers for future success and wellbeing. For many this process …

The Health and Wellbeing of Armed Forces Veterans in Northern Ireland: The Results of a Cross-sectional Psychological Wellbeing Survey

Abstract: Overview: This report details the findings of the Northern Ireland Veteran Health and Wellbeing Study (NIVHWS) psychological wellbeing survey; a cross-sectional survey …

Lifetime Prevalence and Comorbidity of Mental Disorders in the Two-wave 2002-2018 Canadian Armed Forces Members and Veterans Mental Health Follow-up Survey (CAFVMHS)

Abstract: The current study used the Canadian Armed Forces Members and Veterans Mental Health Follow-up Survey (CAFVMHS) to (1) examine the incidence and prevalence of mental …

Examining Veterans’ Interactions with the UK Social Security System through a Trauma-Informed Lens

Abstract: This paper uses the principles of trauma-informed care – safety, collaboration, choice, trustworthiness, and respect – to reflect on the quality of veterans’ …

Working Together to Meet the Housing Needs of Ex-Service Personnel: Examining the Challenges of Transition and Collaboration

Abstract: Final report of the Working Together project which examined the role of collaboration and the transition process in relation to housing need amongst ex-Service Personnel …