Executive Summary: Help-seeking for alcohol problems in serving and ex-serving UK military personnel

Abstract: Alcohol has a long tradition in the military. Research has shown that alcohol misuse among serving and ex-serving military personnel in the US and UK is increased …

Similarities between military and medical service: stigma of seeking mental health assistance

Abstract: Studies have identified that there are many barriers to treatment of mental health illnesses in military populations, including the negative-associated stigma. One such …

Investigating the characteristics of Canadian Armed Forces help-seekers, non-help seekers, and no mental health need groups: A population-based analysis

Abstract: Introduction: This secondary analysis compared three groups of Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) members in their demographics and attitudes toward mental health care: those …

UK military women: mental health, military service and occupational adjustment

Abstract: Background: Recently, the UK Armed Forces have revised the ground close combat role to include women. Aims: To assess the potential mental health impact of this …

Help-seeking behavior among Danish veterans with self-reported mental problems – a 22 years register-based follow-up study

Abstract: Purpose: To estimate the prevalence of utilization of mental health services (MHS) among Danish veterans with self-reported deployment-related mental problems and to …

Mental health, help-seeking behaviour and social support in the UK armed forces by gender

Abstract: Background: Little is known about gender differences in mental health, related help-seeking behavior and social support in UK military personnel. Methods: 1714 UK …

Understanding the needs of veterans seeking support for mental health difficulties

Abstract: This paper adds to the discussion around understanding the needs of veterans who seek support for mental health difficulties.

Do serving and ex-serving personnel of the UK armed forces seek help for perceived stress, emotional or mental health problems?

Abstract: Background: UK armed forces personnel are at risk of occupational psychological injury; they are often reluctant to seek help for such problems. Objective: We aimed to …

Contexts precipitating help-seeking among partners of veterans with posttraumatic stress disorder: A qualitative exploration

Abstract: Research has shown that the increased demands associated with the aftereffects of traumatic deployment experiences can have adverse effects on the mental health, …

UK military doctors; stigma, mental health and help-seeking: a comparative cohort study

Abstract: Introduction: Studies suggest that medical doctors can suffer from substantial levels of mental ill-health. Little is known about military doctors’ mental health and …

What drives UK military personnel to seek mental healthcare, work strain or something else?

Abstract: Background: The numbers of UK military personnel referred to military departments of community mental health (DCMH) have increased annually over recent years; the …

Stigma and Barriers to Care in Service Leavers with Mental Health Problems

Summary: Military service can place personnel at a greater risk of developing mental health difficulties yet both serving personnel and military veterans (defined herein as anyone …