Exploring patterns of alcohol misuse in treatment-seeking UK veterans: A cross-sectional study

Abstract: Aims: To explore patterns of alcohol misuse in a sample of treatment-seeking veterans compared to the UK Armed Forces personnel population and the general public. …

A systematic review of wellbeing in children: a comparison of military and civilian families

Abstract: Background: Children in military families have uniquely different childhood experiences compared to their civilian peers, including a parent in employment and a stable …

Suffering in the shadows: Interviews with wives of combat veterans suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder and/or traumatic brain injury

Abstract: The body of research examining issues confronting combat veterans of the Afghanistan and Iraq wars continues to grow. However, this research focuses primarily upon …

Prevalence of comorbid chronic pain and mental health conditions in Canadian Armed Forces active personnel: analysis of a cross-sectional survey

Abstract: Background: Chronic pain conditions and mental disorders have high prevalence rates in military populations. However, few investigations have examined the comorbidity …

Evaluation of the impact and changes in attitudes to military mental health issues for the audience following The Shell Shock Performance (UK)

Abstract: The Shell Shock theatre production (http://www.shellshock.org.uk) is adapted from Shell Shock: The Diary of Tommy Atkins, a book by a combat veteran (Blower, 2011). The …

Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) Service Members: Life After Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell

This article reviews the literature on the health care needs of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender service members, identifies research gaps about these healthcare needs and …

Understanding the Needs of Veterans with PTSD

Abstract: This paper gives an overview of what we know about UK veterans living with post-traumatic stress disorder.

Pilot trial of post-admission cognitive therapy: Inpatient program for suicide prevention

Abstract: Suicide remains a significant public health problem for the United States military. Trauma-related diagnoses such as acute stress disorder (ASD) or posttraumatic stress …

Anger and Aggression in UK Treatment-Seeking Veterans with PTSD

This article explores rates of anger and aggression in the veteran population, including for those seeking treatment for mental health difficulties such as post-traumatic stress …

Dementia, post-traumatic stress disorder and major depressive disorder: a review of the mental health risk factors for dementia in the military veteran population

This systematic review explores the relationship between post traumatic stress disorder and major depressive disorder with dementia within the military veteran population.

Review of PTSD and Mild Traumatic Brain Injury in Ex-Service personnel

Abstract: Despite high prevalence rates of Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) in ex-service personnel, little is known about the long-term …