Beyond being the best: educating for narrative repair in transition from British Army to 'Civvy Street'

Abstract: This thesis presents a military to civilian transition (MCT) autoethnography to highlight the unique nature of military life and work, and how this can complexify a move …

Impact of Relocations on Mental Health and School Functioning of Adolescents from Canadian Military Families

Abstract: The study aim was to explore the impact of one aspect of military lifestyle, frequent relocations, on the adjustment of youth from Canadian military families. In all, 134 …

Epidemiology of generalized anxiety disorder in Canadian military personnel

Abstract: Introduction: This study examined the prevalence, clinical characteristics, help seeking patterns, and military experi ences associated with past-year generalized …

Cognitive performance improvement in Canadian Armed Forces personnel during deployment

Abstract: Introduction: Chronic stress can decrease resilience and diminish cognitive adaptability; thus, operational stressors related to military deployment can pose significant …

Children's positive experiences growing up in Canadian military households

Abstract: Introduction: A small body of literature based almost exclusively on US military families suggests that there are positive aspects to growing up in a military household. …

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 …