Treatment Pathways for Veterans who Access Secondary Mental Health Care Services in the United Kingdom: A Feasibility Study

This report explores veteran access to secondary mental health care services within the UK.

Evaluation of the impact and changes in attitudes to military mental health issues for the audience following The Shell Shock Performance (UK)

Abstract: The Shell Shock theatre production (http://www.shellshock.org.uk) is adapted from Shell Shock: The Diary of Tommy Atkins, a book by a combat veteran (Blower, 2011). The …

Exploring the feasibility and acceptability of using tele-therapy for UK veterans with PTSD

Despite there being a higher prevalence of mental health difficulties in military veterans compared to the general population, research of UK veterans has suggested that only …

Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) Service Members: Life After Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell

This article reviews the literature on the health care needs of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender service members, identifies research gaps about these healthcare needs and …

PTSD in U.S. Veterans: The Role of Social Connectedness, Combat Experience and Discharge

Abstract: Service members who transition out of the military often face substantial challenges during their transition to civilian life. Leaving military service requires …

Naval Service Families Mental Health Survey

Abstract: The Naval Families Federation (NFF) conducted a survey to assist the House of Commons Defence Committee (HCDC) with Part 2 of its Mental Health and the Armed Forces …

Veteran-centered Barriers to VA Mental Healthcare Services use

Abstract: Some veterans face multiple barriers to VA mental healthcare service use. However, there is limited understanding of how veterans’ experiences and meaning systems shape …

Anger and Aggression in UK Treatment-Seeking Veterans with PTSD

This article explores rates of anger and aggression in the veteran population, including for those seeking treatment for mental health difficulties such as post-traumatic stress …

Review of PTSD and Mild Traumatic Brain Injury in Ex-Service personnel

Abstract: Despite high prevalence rates of Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) in ex-service personnel, little is known about the long-term …

UK Armed Forces Mental Health: Annual Summary & Trends Over Time 2007/08 - 2017/18

Abstract: This annual bulletin provides statistical information on mental health in the UK Armed Forces for theperiod 1 April 2007 to 31 March 2018. It summarises all initial …

UK Armed Forces Mental Health: Annual Summary & Trends Over Time, 2007/08 - 2017/18

Abstract: This annual bulletin provides statistical information on mental health in the UK Armed Forces for the period 1 April 2007 to 31 March 2018. It summarises all initial …

Veterans’ perspectives on fitbit use in treatment for post-traumatic stress disorder: An interview study

Abstract: BACKGROUND: The increase in availability of patient data through consumer health wearable devices and mobile phone sensors provides opportunities for mental health …