Man up and get on with it': a qualitative exploration of UK ex-serving personnel's experiences of seeking help for self-harm and suicidal behaviours

Abstract: Background: A substantial proportion of UK military personnel experiencing mental health problems do not seek professional support. Although the promotion of help-seeking …

Barriers to seeking counseling among US military service members

Abstract: A stigma toward accessing mental health support services exists in military culture. One of the next steps in this line of research is gaining a better understanding of …

Awareness of and willingness to access support among UK military personnel who reported a mental health difficulty

Abstract: Being aware of and willing to access mental health services are important first steps in help-seeking behaviour. However, evidence suggests that UK armed forces personnel …

Nursing care for the military veteran and their family

Abstract: Armed Forces personnel risk their lives in defence of their country, whilst their families are exposed to regular changes in location and spending long periods apart. …

Finding the Forgotten: Motivating Military Veterans to Register with a Primary Healthcare Practice

Abstract: Introduction: In the UK, primary healthcare practices choose from a series of Read codes to detail certain characteristics onto a patient’s medical documentation. One …

Treatment Barriers and Support for Male Ex-Armed Forces Personnel in Prison: Professional and Service User Perspectives

Abstract: Ex-armed forces personnel represent a potentially vulnerable group within the prison population. To provide support to this group, we need to understand their needs and …