Supporting community engagement for Veterans after psychiatric hospitalization: Perspectives from clinical, personal, and community supporters

Abstract: Recently psychiatrically hospitalized Veterans are at elevated risk for suicide soon after discharge. Social connectedness is a robust protective factor against suicide; …

Whole warrior, whole health: Holistic approaches to Veteran well-being

Abstract: The engaging roundtable focused on holistic approaches that support United States veterans\’ well-being. This discussion explored complex and diverse perspectives to …

The voice of Veterans with mild traumatic brain injury: A community engagement project

Abstract: This patient‐centered outcome research (PCOR) engagement project, Mind Over Matter (M.O.M.), was driven by veterans and key stakeholders, employing a successful design …

Literature review: Military and Veteran volunteerism in Canada

Abstract: Volunteering is associated with health and well-being benefits in civilian populations. Although a positive role of volunteerism has been documented following civilian …

Suicide prevention by peers offering recovery tactics (support) for US Veterans with serious mental illness: community engagement approach

Abstract: Background: Peer specialists are hired, trained, and accredited to share their lived experience of psychiatric illness to support other similar individuals through the …

Military community engagement to prevent firearm-related violence: Adaptation of project safe guard for service members

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Suicide, especially by firearm, remains a leading cause of death in military populations in the USA. Reducing access to firearms, especially during high risk …

Mission alliance community engagement project: Exploring the impact of COVID-19 on social isolation, loneliness, mental health and wellbeing in Veterans

Abstract: During the Coronavirus disease pandemic, many U.S. veterans with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) experienced increased symptomology and worsened mental health and …

The military to civilian transition: Exploring experiences of transitions to ‘Civvy Street’ and implications for the self

Abstract: The aim of the current research was to explore veterans’ experiences of the military to civilian transition, specifically focussing on the role of their sense of self. …

Locale Matters: Regional Needs of U.S. Military Service Members and Veterans

Abstract: Military service members (MSM) and veterans make up nearly 10% of the U.S. population. They face unique challenges and require unique assistance related to community …

Armistice and Armed Forces Communities Programme evaluative report

Abstract:This evaluative report assesses the Armistice and Armed Forces Communities programme, delivered in 2018 by the Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust. Utilizing silhouette …

Proceedings of a Round Table Held to Engage a Whole-of-Community Approach for Suicide Prevention in Serving Military Members, Veterans, and Public Safety Personnel

Summary: Suicide is a major tragedy that touches many in the military, Veteran (former military), and public safety personnel (M/V/PSP) communities. One of the challenges in …