Australian Veteran sexual health: '…you are the first person I've spoken to about it.'

Abstract: Background: Sexual health and functioning outcomes have been shown to be poor among veterans due to factors associated with military service, as well as barriers to …

A question of oversight: A naturalistic study of military Veteran perspectives on outreach events and readjustment resources

Abstract: Introduction: Few studies have explored how U.S. military Veterans perceive outreach events designed to aid in their transition out of military service. Responding to …

Discontinuation of mental health treatment among Canadian military personnel

Abstract: Introduction: Mental health problems are prevalent among Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) personnel. Despite ongoing efforts to promote mental health help seeking, treatment …

Help seeking for self-reported alcohol problems among serving and ex-serving personnel: A cross-sectional study

Abstract: Prior research has found low levels of help seeking for alcohol problems among serving and ex-serving military populations. This study aimed to understand what factors …

Exploring help seeking barriers for military sexual trauma Veterans

Abstract: Military sexual trauma (MST) among military personnel has grown and the effects of this sexual trauma vary by individual. One out of three women fail to share their …

Armed Forces suicide prevention strategy and action plan

Abstract: This Armed Forces Suicide Prevention Strategy provides the strategic framework within which Defence will take further action to reduce suicide and better support those …

Fears of stigma perceived from unit leaders for seeking psychological services for military sexual trauma sequelae is associated with suicide risk among male Service members and Veterans

Abstract: Suicide risk is higher among military sexual trauma (MST) survivors. One factor that may elevate the risk of death by suicide in this population is stigma. Indeed, stigma …

Determinants of medical care-seeking behavior for musculoskeletal conditions during US: Marine Corps training: A thematic analysis

Abstract: Context: Musculoskeletal injuries (MSK-I) are a well-documented problem in military populations and a leading contributor to disability across military services. However, …

Perceived Stress and Personal Growth Following the Transition to Military Service: The Role of Sense of Coherence and Perceived Social Support

Abstract: Relying on personal growth and structuration theories, we aimed to examine the internal (sense of coherence/SOC and help-seeking/HS) and external (perceived social …

Narratives of holistic mental health recovery in New Zealand Defence Force personnel

Abstract: Research on military mental health recovery has tended to focus on therapy outcomes while backgrounding the role of diverse healing influences. The New Zealand Defence …

Mental health treatment-related stigma and professional help seeking among student veterans

Abstract: Record numbers of military veterans are enrolling at colleges/universities across the United States. Although a substantive subset might suffer from mental health …