CIMVHR Annual Report 2018/2019

Abstract: In October 2018, Calian, Military Family Services (MFS), The Vanier Institute of the Family and CIMVHR announced the establishment of Innovation to Impact – a working …

Mild traumatic brain injury (MTBI) in the Canadian Veteran population: transforming recovery with medical cannabis

Abstract: Mild Traumatic Brain Injury (mTBI) is a growing public health concern. Between 2001 to 2010, rates of mTBI related Emergency Department visits increased by 70% in Canada. …

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 …

New frontiers in treating chronic insomnia in Canadian Veterans with PTSD: retrospective analysis reveals an innovative role for medical cannabis in optimizing sleep/wake health

Abstract: There is a bi-directional relationship between sleep and psychological and physical disorders. Chronic insomnia is primarily the result of autonomic nervous system (ANS) …

Regular Force Veterans not in the labour force

Abstract: This report focuses on a specific aspect of the Life After Service Studies survey. In general, persons who are neither employed or unemployed are considered “not in …

Canadian Armed Forces Veterans: Mental Health Findings from the 2013 Life After Service Survey

Abstract: This document reports analysis of the mental health findings from the 2013 Life After Service Survey of Canadian Armed Forces Veterans. The goal was to produce a …

Factors associated with mental health in Canadian Veterans

 Abstract: Introduction: Mental health of Veterans remains a key public policy issue as Veterans with mental health conditions continue to rise in numbers. There is, however, …

Impact of a Housing First Intervention on Homeless Veterans with Mental Illness: a Canadian Multisite Randomized Controlled Trial

Abstract: Introduction: A large proportion of homeless Veterans live with severe mental health problems. We examine the impact of a Housing First program that included …

Beyond the Line: Military and Veteran Health Research

Abstract: Caring for veterans returning from service is just as important as preparing troops for deployment. Beyond the Line is a collection of current research presented by the …

Do DSM-5 changes to PTSD symptom cluster criteria alter the frequency of probable PTSD when screening treatment-seeking Canadian Forces members and Veterans?

Abstract: Introduction: DSM-5 diagnostic criteria revisions for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) have raised concerns about PTSD prevalence – particularly the new …

Profile of Personnel Deployed to Afghanistan

Summary: The executive summary of a report detailing a study involving a review of the literature related to CAF members who served during the Afghanistan conflict; gathering of …

Knowledge gained from the Brief Traumatic Brain Injury Screen--implications for treating Canadian military personnel

Abstract: Objective: To compare physical and mental health outcomes of Canadian military personnel with probable mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) to outcomes of those without and …