Getting Real about Post- Traumatic Stress Disorder in the Department of Defense: Augmenting Exposure Therapy through Virtual Reality

Abstract: Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a mental health condition that occurs after experiencing or witnessing a terrifying event. The condition may persist for months …

Gambling and Well-being in the RAF

Abstract: This research report from the RAF Benevolent Fund – Gambling and Wellbeing in the RAF – improves our understanding of the wellbeing of serving RAF personnel. The …

Adverse Childhood Experiences, Military Adversities, and Adult Health Outcomes Among Female Veterans in the UK

Abstract: Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) are well-documented risk factors for poor outcomes in adulthood, including worse physical and mental health. A higher prevalence of …

Longitudinal survey of UK veterans with pre-existing mental health difficulties: mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic

Abstract: At the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, individuals with pre-existing mental health difficulties were thought to be vulnerable to mental health deterioration due to the …

Well-being of Canadian Veterans during the COVID-19 pandemic: Cross-sectional results from the COVID-19 Veteran well-being study.

Abstract:Background: The impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic have disproportionally affected different population groups. Veterans are more likely to have pre-existing mental health …

Veteran Help-Seeking Behaviour for Mental Health Issues: a Systematic Review

Abstract: Serving military personnel and veterans have been identified to have a high prevalence of mental health disorders. Despite this, only a significantly small number seek …

Social Isolation and Well-Being in Veterans with Mental Illness

Abstract: Veterans with mental illness are a growing population in the United States (US). For some veterans, their military service has a negative effect on well-being. Social …

Qualitative Inquiry on the Health and Well-Being of Canadian Armed Forces Members and Veterans during Medical Release

Abstract: The transition from military to civilian life can be a difficult adjustment, particularly for those members who have medically released. However little research has been …

Well-being of Canadian Armed Forces Veterans and spouses of Veterans during the COVID-19 pandemic: protocol for a prospective longitudinal survey.

Abstract: Background: The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in significant changes to everyday life, including social distancing mandates, changes to health care, and a heightened …

Understanding the Mental Health Needs of a Community-Sample of UK Women Veterans

Abstract: Women are often underrepresented or entirely missing from veteran research, and there remains limited understanding of their mental health needs. The present study …

Developing a Model of the Restorative Approaches Veteran Family Service

Abstract: The negative impact of mental health illness on families is well known. Although the high incidence of mental health problems, especially PTSD, amongst military Veterans …