Examining the associations among moral injury, difficulties with emotion regulation, and symptoms of PTSD, depression, anxiety, and stress among Canadian military members and Veterans: A preliminary study

Abstract: Introduction: Moral injury (MI) refers to the psychological distress associated with perceived betrayals or perceived transgressions of one’s moral values. It has been …

Pilot study: The effectiveness of physiotherapy-led screening for patients requiring an orthopedic intervention

Abstract: Introduction: In Canada, wait times for orthopedic surgery represent a significant delay in care for patients with musculoskeletal disorders. To improve access, new …

What is the Impact of Duration of Service for Veteran Men Offenders?

Abstract: The Correctional Service of Canada (CSC) has a partnership with Veterans Affairs Canada (VAC) to support veterans involved with the federal correctional system. Recent …

Suicide in Canadian veterans living in Ontario: a retrospective cohort study linking routinely collected data

Abstract: Objectives: To compare the risk of death by suicide in male veterans with age-matched civilians.Design Retrospective cohort study linking provincial administrative …

Working together in Montréal to improve Veterans’ well-being: A Canadian perspective

Abstract: Services for veterans in Canada can be unclear and difficult to navigate for civilian service providers working with veterans. In this article, we feature two …

Comparison of past-year mental health services use in Canadian Army, Navy, and Air Force personnel

Abstract: Introduction: What causes the excess burden of mental disorders and related outcomes in the Army remains unclear. Deployment-related trauma has been one intuitive …

Sexual (mis)conduct in the Canadian forces

Abstract: This essay compares findings of Marie Deschamps’ 2015 report on sexual harassment and assault in the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) with my earlier 1990s study of gender …

Physical health status of homeless Veterans in Canada: a cross-sectional study

Abstract: Introduction: Veteran homelessness is an issue gaining in visibility. Both Veterans and the homeless seem to be more susceptible to an array of physical health issues …

Rapid Review of the Literature Since the 2006 New Veterans Charter

Summary: The aim of the 2006 New Veterans Charter (NVC) was to improve the well-being of Veterans and modernize compensation. The purpose of this paper is to review the evidence …

Survey on Transition to Civilian Life: Report on Regular Force Veterans

Abstract: Military to civilian transition is an important but poorly researched event in the life course of military Veterans. In this report, Veterans are former Canadian Forces …