Factors associated with mental health in Canadian Veterans

 Abstract: Introduction: Mental health of Veterans remains a key public policy issue as Veterans with mental health conditions continue to rise in numbers. There is, however, …

The Psychological Health of Remote Area Medics in Iraq

Abstract: Remote area medics (RAMs) may be at increased risk of mental health difficulties. The aim of this study is to explore the occupational experiences of RAMs to identify …

Factors associated with smoking behaviour change in UK military personnel

Abstract: Background: Research in the UK civilian population suggests that poor mental health outcomes are associated with smoking behaviour. In the UK military population, …

Focusing on the mental health of treatment-seeking veterans

Abstract: Each year around 20 000 members of the UK Armed Forces leave and become veterans, and it has been estimated that there are approximately 4.5 million veterans living …

Health and well-being management in the military: a systematic review of genetic studies

Abstract: Background: Genetic research may have therapeutic value for mental and physical disorders and could have an indicative or preventative capacity. Little is known about …

“We Are Disaster Response Experts”: A Qualitative Study on the Mental Health Impact of Volunteering in Disaster Settings Among Combat Veterans

Abstract: Volunteers serving in a disaster context may experience harmful mental health effects that could impede rescue operations. Exploratory research suggests that combat …

Exploring the health risks of help-seeking military veterans living in different parts of the UK

Abstract: Background: Little is known about the mental and physical health differences of treatment-seeking military veterans across the different nations that make up the UK. The …

Early Intervention to Reduce Alcohol Misuse and Abuse in the Ohio Army National Guard

Abstract: The proposed project is a fully-powered randomized controlled trial of a smartphone-based alcohol brief intervention (SP-BI) versus an Enhanced Usual Care (EUC) …

Evaluation of Employ-Able

This report reviews the effectiveness of the Employ-Able Programme, which sets out to improve the employment prospects of veterans with mental health conditions. It considers the …

Associations of Military Sexual Trauma, Combat Exposure, and Number of Deployments With Physical and Mental Health Indicators in Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans

Abstract: Trauma exposure (TE) and numerous deployments have been associated with negative health outcomes in veterans, many of whom have military sexual trauma (MST) and combat …

'Goodbye and Good Luck': The Mental Health Needs and Treatment Experiences of British Ex-service Personnel

Abstract: Background: Little is known aboutthe psychological health or treatment psychological health or treatment experiences of those who haveleft the British armed forces. …

Alcohol misuse in the United Kingdom Armed Forces: A longitudinal study

Abstract: Objectives: We assessed changes in Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test (AUDIT) scores over time. We investigated the impact of life events and changes in mental …