Using data science to end Veteran homelessness

Abstract:Homelessness among Vietnam-era male combat veterans over the age of 65 with co-occurring substance use and mental health disorders is a major concern, especially in …

Trends in homelessness and social sustainability: Veterans vs. non-Veterans in the US

Abstract: Introduction: Social sustainability is deeply connected to the well-being of marginalized groups, and it is important to highlight how mental health impacts the social …

Discharge disposition in Veterans with heart failure: Impact of dementia and severe mental illness

Abstract: OBJECTIVES: Post-acute heart failure (HF) care presents significant management challenges, particularly among veterans with cognitive and behavioral impairments due to …

Direct and indirect associations of childhood adversities with functional impairment and life stress among military personnel

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) are associated with physical and mental health difficulties in adulthood. This study examines the associations of ACEs …

Protective factors for mental disorders among survivors of military sexual trauma: A Canadian population-based study

Abstract: Objectives: Military sexual trauma (MST) is a prevalent issue among actively serving members and Veterans, and is associated with adverse health outcomes including mental …

Using statistical techniques to understand the unique needs of military personnel experiencing mental health difficulties: Moving away from assuming patient homogeneity to understanding heterogeneity

Abstract: Gold standard treatments for military personnel seeking support for mental health difficulties are often standardised and manualised to ensure high levels of treatment …

Health and Wellbeing Study of Serving and ex-Serving UK Armed Forces Personnel: Phase 4

Abstract: The study has been running since 2003 with the aim of investigating the impact of deployment to Iraq (Operation TELIC) and Afghanistan (Operation HERRICK) on the health …

Depression and Anxiety as Mediators of PTSD Symptom Clusters and Pain in Treatment-Seeking Canadian Forces Members and Veterans

Abstract: Introduction: Chronic pain (CP) commonly presents alongside psychiatric conditions such as depression, PTSD, and generalized anxiety. The current study sought to better …

Comparison of past-year mental health services use in Canadian Army, Navy, and Air Force personnel

Abstract: Introduction: What causes the excess burden of mental disorders and related outcomes in the Army remains unclear. Deployment-related trauma has been one intuitive …

Post-deployment screening for mental disorders and help-seeking in the UK military - Authors' reply

Abstract: This author response provides further justification for the validity of findings from a specific piece of research into post-deployment screening within the UK military.