Evaluation of an equine-assisted therapy program for veterans who identify as ‘wounded, injured or ill’ and their partners

The aim of this study was to evaluate outcomes of an equine-assisted therapy program for Defence Force veterans and their partners across the psychological domains of depression, …

Families' experiences of supporting Australian veterans and emergency service first responders (ESFRs) to seek help for mental health problems

Abstract: The objective of this phenomenological study was to describe families' experiences of supporting veterans and emergency service first responders (ESFRs) (known also as …

Family-Involved Mental Health Care Among OEF/OIF Veterans With and Without PTSD Using VHA Administrative Records

Abstract: Prior research indicates that veterans are interested in including family members in health care and that family-inclusive mental health treatment can improve treatment …

Army Families Federation Annual Report and Accounts 2020/21

Abstract: The year 2020/21 was a period of change for AFF, with our greatly admired Chief Executive, Sara Baade, moving on to fresh challenges midway through the year. She left a …

UK Tri-Service Families Continuous Attitude Survey Results 2021

Abstract: This statistical release provides results from the Families Continuous Attitude Survey (FamCAS) 2021, along with results from previous years. Statistics from FamCAS are …

Armed Forces Charities' Support for Families (2021)

Abstract: Families are an important and sizeable part of the armed forces community. While their needs generally reflect those of civilian families, aspects of military life can …

Royal Air Force Families Federation 2019/20 Impact Report

Abstract: The RAF Families Federation provides an independent voice for all Regular and Reserve personnel and families. We work to improve quality of life around the world - at …

Family Force: Supporting families of veterans with a substance use problem (FVSUs)

Abstract: Whilst evidence is strong that some veterans can experience difficulties with substance use after leaving the Armed Forces, exploratory research by the University of …

'When he’s in Afghanistan it’s like our world/his world’: mediating military experience

Abstract: This article reports on a qualitative research project which invited those with direct experience – as serving personnel involved in media operations, military …

UK Tri-service Families Continuous Attitude Survey: 2020

Abstract: This statistical release provides results from the Families Continuous Attitude Survey (FamCAS) 2020, along with results from previous years. Statistics from FamCAS are …

Findings Infographic: The mental health needs of serving and ex-Service personnel

Abstract: This infographic introduces findings from a systematic review on the mental health needs of serving and ex-Service personnel and their families. The full report is also …

A Needs Assessment of Veterans in Custody, their Families & Children

Abstract: This report is a needs of assessment of veterans in custody, their families and children. This research project was led by Barnardo’s NICCO and funded by Forces in …