Differential association between unemployment status and mental health among veterans and civilians

Abstract: This study aims to examine the negative effect of unemployment on mental health among 2,762 veterans and 45,095 civilians aged 18 to 50 years. Findings revealed that …

Developing mental health services for veterans in England engagement report

Abstract: Following conclusion of the engagement on mental health services for veterans, this report analyses the responses and identifies key themes for considering in the …

What does the literature say about the needs of veterans in the areas of health?

Abstract: This paper reports on a systematic review undertaken in 2013 aimed at identifying evidence and dismissing some of the myths surrounding the needs of the veteran …

Post-traumatic growth among the UK veterans following treatment for post-traumatic stress disorder

Abstract: Introduction: The aim of this paper was to examine levels of post-traumatic growth (PTG) in a sample of the UK veterans who had received treatment for post-traumatic …

The Lived Experience of Caring for an Australian Military Veteran With Post Traumatic Stress Disorder

Abstract: There is limited literature on the experience of caring for an intimate partner with a mental health condition. Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a common mental …

The New Front line: Voices of Veterans in Need

Summary: SSAFA commissioned the research, on which thisreport is based, from Compass Partnership in order to understand better the specific needs of this cohort and identify …

Factors associated with unintended weight change in the UK Armed Forces: a cohort study

Abstract: Objective: To examine factors associated with self-reported unintended weight change in (ex-) military personnel of the UK Armed Forces. Design: A cohort study whereby …

“Give us respect, support and understanding”: Women veterans of Iraq and Afghanistan recommend strategies for improving their mental health care

Abstract: Although women veterans of Iraq and Afghanistan have experienced war-related mental health challenges, they underutilize Veterans Affairs (VA) health care relative to …

UK Armed Forces Mental Health: Annual Summary & Trends Over Time, 2007/08 - 2015/16

Abstract: This annual statistical bulletin provides statistical information on mental health in the UK Armed Forces for the period 1 April 2007 to 31 March 2016. It summarises all …

Soldier, Civilian, Criminal: Identifying Pathways to Offending of ex-armed Forces Personnel in Prison

Abstract: Little is known about why some ex-armed forces personnel become involved in the criminal justice system, however, they represent the largest known occupational group in …

Helping War Veterans with Posttraumatic Stress Disorder: Incarcerated Individuals' Role in Therapeutic Animal Programs.

Abstract: A grassroots movement of nonprofit, nongovernmental organizations is creating programs in which incarcerated individuals train rescued shelter dogs as therapeutic …

Exploring members of the UK Armed Forces experience of recovery after treatment for a diagnosis of post-traumatic stress disorder

Abstract: Background and Aims: The barriers to accessing mental health services for UK members of the Armed Forces (MAF) and veterans experiencing post-traumatic stress disorder …