Abstract: This article examines how the experiences and realities of young people affected by war challenge the “typical” portrayal of family in social work education. Using …
Abstract: Increased conflicts in Nigeria, especially with current insurgent activities, have resulted in greater military service demands such as frequent and repeated …
Summary: This report adds the families’ voice to an existing transition evidence base and proposes a vision for families in transition: families that are equipped with accurate …
Abstract: Exposure to stressful and potentially traumatic experiences is a risk for military personnel and for some this may increase susceptibility to reduced well-being. The aim …
Abstract: Background and aims: International evidence indicates elevated problem gambling rates in armed forces veterans compared with the general population. Gambling problems …
This poster was exhibited at the 2018 Veterans Mental Health: From enlistment to retirement conference, which was organised and hosted by theKings Centre for Military Health …
Abstract: Background: Most studies of the mental health of UK armed forces focus on retrospective accounts of deployment and few sample personnel while they are deployed. Aims: …
Abstract: Background: Research into violence among military personnel has not differentiated between stranger- and family-directed violence. While military factors (combat …
Abstract: Introduction: When a service person has been wounded, injured or sick (WIS), family members may provide care during their recovery in an unpaid capacity. This may occur …
This report considers the support that veterans and their families need, (including in relation to housing, health, economic, and employment) and the wider issue of social …
Abstract: This project aimed to support and empower 50 families of people with mental health difficulties in the Armed Forces community, through a psycho-education and skills …
Abstract: An increased risk of emotional burden in partners of military Veterans with mental health difficulties has been observed. This study aimed to explore the experiences and …