Prevalence of intimate partner violence perpetration among military populations: A systematic review and meta-analysis

Abstract: Intimate partner violence (IPV) is a global health issue that impacts both civilian and military populations. Factors associated with military service may result in …

A Double Bind for the Ties that Bind: A Pilot Study of Mental Health Challenges among Female US Army Officers and Impact on Family Life

Abstract: Female military personnel, rising in both number and in rank, are key to the success of the US military. ­Currently 16% of active-duty enlisted personnel and 18% of all …

Solving the dilemma of polypharmacy with patient-based medical cannabis regimens: harm reduction in the Canadian Veteran population

Abstract: Polypharmacy is a major issue in the Canadian Veteran population. In addition to PTSD, veterans suffer from multiple mental and physical health issues, commonly …

Drinking motivations in UK serving and ex-serving military personnel

Abstract: Background:Drinking motivations within the UK military have not been studied despite the high prevalence of alcohol misuse in this group. Aims: We aimed to characterize …

Mental Health Outcomes Among Military Service Members After Severe Injury in Combat and TBI

Abstract: Introduction: Studies examining the mental health outcomes of military personnel deployed into combat zones have focused on the risk of developing post-traumatic stress …

Perceived stigma and barriers to care in UK Armed Forces personnel and veterans with and without probable mental disorders

Abstract: Background: Previous studies have found that perceptions of mental health related stigma can negatively impact help-seeking, particularly in military samples. Moreover, …

Mild traumatic brain injury (MTBI) in the Canadian Veteran population: transforming recovery with medical cannabis

Abstract: Mild Traumatic Brain Injury (mTBI) is a growing public health concern. Between 2001 to 2010, rates of mTBI related Emergency Department visits increased by 70% in Canada. …

Development and validation of a case-finding algorithm for neck and back pain in the Canadian Armed Forces using health administrative data

Abstract: Introduction: In military organizations, neck and back pain are a leading cause of clinical encounters, medical evacuations out of theatres of operations, and involuntary …

The health and well-being of LGBTQ serving and ex-serving personnel: a narrative review

Abstract: The relaxation of discriminatory policies against lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) service personnel has led to increased diversity among military …

Comparison of past-year mental health services use in Canadian Army, Navy, and Air Force personnel

Abstract: Introduction: What causes the excess burden of mental disorders and related outcomes in the Army remains unclear. Deployment-related trauma has been one intuitive …

Do serving and ex-serving personnel of the UK armed forces seek help for perceived stress, emotional or mental health problems?

Abstract: Background: UK armed forces personnel are at risk of occupational psychological injury; they are often reluctant to seek help for such problems. Objective: We aimed to …