Understanding the transition to long-term care: Perceptions of family care partners of older adult Veterans

Abstract: Introduction: Veterans and their family care partners represent a unique demographic with specific needs that may differ from those of the general population. The …

Functional neurological disorders in active-duty military personnel and Veterans: Challenges to diagnosis and treatment

Abstract: The Psychiatric Consultation Service at Massachusetts General Hospital sees medical and surgical inpatients with comorbid psychiatric symptoms and conditions. During …

10 things to know about Veterans and their families: desk aid

Abstract: The guidance is designed to help you better understand veterans and their families who might interact with your policies or services, be a customer or require support and …

Challenges to school success among children in U.S. military families

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: More than 90% of children in military families attend civilian schools that may lack understanding of the unique experiences and stressors of military life. …

Challenges of living with Veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder from the perspective of spouses: a qualitative content analysis study

Abstract: BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE: The needs and characteristics of veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) create significant challenges in family life, particularly …

Hidden challenges experienced by families with military-related post-traumatic stress disorder

Abstract: Family systems theory explains how post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in the family affects family members who must cope with disturbing behaviors from the military …

Piloting the home ship: Understanding the deployment experience of Canadian Special Operations Forces Command spouses

Abstract: Special Operations Forces (SOF) members are frequently deployed to hostile environments for prolonged periods of time, and their families are exposed to unique …

Protecting Those Who Protect Us: Women in the Armed Forces from Recruitment to Civilian Life

Summary: The inquiry is one of the most important in the Committee’s history, with the Sub-Committee receiving an almost unprecedented level of engagement. Around one in ten …

Armed Forces Covenant Annual Report 2020

Abstract: This is the ninth Armed Forces Covenant annual report since its introduction in the Armed Forces Act 2011. This report covers the period from 1 October 2019 to 30 …

The New Front line: Voices of Veterans in Need

Summary: SSAFA commissioned the research, on which thisreport is based, from Compass Partnership in order to understand better the specific needs of this cohort and identify …

Exploring the Economic & Employment Challenges Facing U.S. Veterans: A Qualitative Study of Volunteers of America Service Providers & Veteran Clients

Abstract: Commissioned by volunteers of america (vOa) as part of an ongoing effort to better understand the needs of their veteran clients and continuously improve veteran …

The Overlooked Casualities of Conflict 2009

Summary: This report was commissioned by the UK's The Royal Navy and Royal Marines Children's Fund to explore the experiences of Service children. This report has found there are …