SO4-6 Panel Discussion and Summing-Up: Opportunities for Epidemiology in Studying the Transition from Military to Civilian Life

Abstract: This paper details a panel discussion exploring the military veteran within the civilian population. Many myths have grown up surrounding the figure of the military …

Supporting UK Service leavers and their families in the transition to civilian life - research brief

Abstract: RAND Europe was commissioned by the Forces in Mind Trust (FiMT), a charity which aims to improve the lives of ex-Service personnel and their families, to conduct the …

Service Life and Beyond – Institution or Culture?

Abstract: In the UK, armed services personnel are perceived to become institutionalised during service, with negative connotations, especially in the process of transition to …

Health and well-being of Canadian Armed Forces veterans : findings from the 2013 Life After Service Survey

Abstract: This report details findings from the 2013 Life After Service Survey (LASS). The LASS takes a comprehensive look at the health and well-being of Canadian Armed Forces …

Pre- and Post-Release Income: Life After Service Studies

Abstract: This study of veterans' income is part of the Life After Service Studies program of research aimed at understanding the transition from military to civilian life. This …

Successful Military to Civilian Transition - A Video Interview

Abstract: This repository item is a video of an interview with Dr Jim McDermott, who conducted research into transition and the experience of military veterans. In Dr McDermott's …

From War to the Workplace: Helping Veterans Transition to Civilian Work Settings

Abstract: This policy brief provides various recommendations that aim to reduce veteran unemployment and help veterans transition to civilian work settings. The brief explores the …