Impact of Veterans' military-to-civilian transition experiences on their longer-term mental health

Abstract: PURPOSE: How well the over 200,000 U.S. servicemembers who complete military service each year navigate the transition to civilian life may impact their later-life …

Predicting firearm suicide among US Army Veterans transitioning from active service

Abstract: US veterans are significantly more likely than civilians to die by suicide. Machine-learning models have been developed to target high-risk transitioning service members …

Post-9/11 Veterans military-to-civilian transitions: Predictors of mental health symptoms over the first 3 years

Abstract: OBJECTIVE: Many post-9/11 veterans struggle with psychological symptoms as they transition to civilian life. Adverse childhood experiences, combat exposure, and …

Veteran Transition Screener (VTS): A personalized empirical approach to assessing well-being during the military-to-civilian transition

Abstract: As U.S. post-9/11 veterans leave the military and enter the military-to-civilian transition phase, they navigate cultural and social identity adjustments, and their …

Moral injury and identity: Examining moral injury as identity loss and identity change

Abstract: Although it is widely accepted among theorists and clinicians that moral injury can affect identity, these claims are rarely specified, let alone investigated …

Well-being and suicidal ideation in U.S. Veterans: Age cohort effects during military-to-civilian transition

Abstract: Introduction: Life transitions often bring stress and uncertainty and may lead to poor long-term health outcomes if not navigated successfully. Every year over 200,000 …

Military to civilian transition: Experiences of male Canadian Armed Forces Veterans living with operational stress injuries

Abstract: The military-to-civilian transition (MCT) can pose challenges for veterans of the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF), particularly those who have been involuntarily released due …

Marine Veterans’ decision-making process in seeking postsecondary education

Abstract: Military experience alone is no longer enough to replace a college degree for many civilian jobs, leaving nearly 15% of transitioning veterans at a disadvantage without …

Federal and nonprofit support for Veterans transitioning to the civilian workforce

Abstract: Each year, many of the more than 150,000 active-duty service members transitioning out of the U.S. military need to find civilian jobs. The ease or difficulty of the …

Veteran suicide thoughts and attempts during the transition from military service to civilian life: Qualitative insights

Abstract: A rapidly growing literature highlights a critical need for targeted suicide prevention and risk mitigation strategies for veterans navigating the military-to-civilian …

Federal programs to assist military-to-civilian employment transitions: Limited scrutiny and substantial investment in education programs

Abstract: To help improve military-to-civilian transition outcomes for U.S. service members and veterans, the authors of this report seek to map the current landscape of …

A schema conceptualisation of psychosocial functioning among transitioned military personnel

Abstract: BackgroundThe military to civilian transition process is often associated with a negative impact on psychosocial functioning. Contemporary approaches to understand this …