Psychiatric Comorbidity for Veterans With Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD): A Latent Profile Analysis and Implications for Treatment

Abstract: Psychiatric comorbidity is common among veterans with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), but there is little known about the patterns of co-occurring mental health …

Exploring the Facilitation of Successfully Completing Treatment within a Residential Setting with Veterans Diagnosed with PTSD

Abstract: Research has found that treatment programmes for veterans with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) have high rates of drop-out and are often not as effective as in …

A comparative analysis of medically released men and women from the Canadian Armed Forces

Abstract: Introduction: Musculoskeletal (MSK) injuries and mental health (MH) disorders are the leading causes of medical attrition in the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF). …

Mental health outcomes and alcohol consumption among UK military spouses/partners: a comparison with women in the general population

Abstract: Background: Military families can experience unique stressors that may contribute towards poorer well-being among the spouses/partners of Service personnel. However, …

Delivering services to the families of Veterans of current conflicts: a rapid review of outcomes for Veterans

Abstract: Introduction: Military service affects the health and well-being of both Veterans and their family members, with increasing recognition of the need for support to be …

Physical activity and mental distress among Veteran cancer survivors with heart disease and diabetes

Abstract: Introduction: Mental distress frequently develops in sufferers of chronic diseases, including cancer. We examined the association between physical activity and mental …

Examining physical health conditions and associations of pain, obesity, and function of UK Veterans diagnosed with PTSD and other mental health conditions

Abstract: Introduction: Little is known about the physical health conditions experienced by United Kingdom (UK) military Veterans with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) or …

My invisible PTSD: Exploring the experiences of recovery in treatment seeking veterans

Abstract: Background: Research suggests that ex-military personnel are at high risk of developing mental health disorders such as Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and have …

Assessing the potential use of art therapy in the United Kingdom Ministry of Defence Department of Community Mental Health

Abstract: UK Armed Forces personnel experiencing mental health difficulties are not, at present, offered art therapy as a treatment option. This paper considers the prevalence of …

Mental Health Among Children Living with Veterans: A Literature Mapping

Abstract: Introduction: Many deployed soldiers have children who may be affected by the parent’s absence. Extensive studies on child mental health during deployment exist. Few …

British military women: combat exposure, deployment and mental health

Abstract: Background: Internationally, women are about to undertake combat duties alongside their male colleagues. The psychological effect of this policy change is largely …

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 …