Do Alcohol Misuse, Service Utilisation, and Demographic Characteristics Differ between UK Veterans and Members of the General Public Attending an NHS General Hospital?

Abstract: The aim of this paper was to provide insights into alcohol misuse within UK veterans to inform as to whether their presentations differ from the general public. This was …

Violent behavior among military reservists

Abstract: Large numbers of British and American Reservists have been deployed to operations in Iraq and Afghanistan. Little is known about the impact of deployment and combat …

Hearing testing in the U.S. Department of Defense: Potential impact on Veterans Affairs hearing loss disability awards

Abstract: Hearing loss is the second most common disability awarded by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to former members of the U.S. uniformed services.  This …

Long-term responses to treatment in UK veterans with military-related PTSD: an observational study

Abstract: Military-related trauma can be difficult to treat. Evaluating longer term responses to treatment and identifying which individuals may need additional support could …

Poor Sleep after Military Deployment: Associations with Mental Health Difficulties

Abstract: Background: Sleep difficulties, alcohol use and mental illness are often related; military studies suggest that post-deployment is a high-risk period for sleep problems. …

"It gave me an excuse to get out into society again": Decreasing Veteran Isolation through a Community Agricultural Peer Support Model

Abstract: Reintegration is known to be a difficult time for Veterans. Peer support programs offer a good strategy for military and Veterans, particularly as it relates to …

Answering the call to address chronic pain in military service members and veterans: progress in improving pain care and restoring health

Abstract: Chronic noncancer pain (CNCP) in military and veteran populations mirrors the experience of chronic pain in America; however, these two populations have unique …

What are the best and worst things about having a father in UK Armed Forces? Analysis of free text responses

Abstract: Objective: This study aims to explore what adolescents report as the best and worst aspects of having a father in the UK military. Methods: Qualitative data were …

A service evaluation of self-referral to military mental health teams

Abstract: Background: The UK military runs a comprehensive mental health service ordinarily accessed via primary care referrals. Aims: To evaluate the feasibility of self-referral …

The burden of alcohol use disorders in US military veterans: Results from the National Health and Resilience in Veterans Study

Abstract: Aims: To analyze data from a large, contemporary, nationally representative sample of US veterans to evaluate: (1) the prevalence of life-time alcohol use disorder (AUD) …

The Experiences of Families and Children of Ill and Injured Canadian Armed Forces Members: Perspectives from Parents and Service Providers

Abstract: Above and beyond the stressors associated with military life (e.g., deployment), having a parent who is an ill or injured military member can also impact children's …

Leading change in Canadian military medicine: determinants of success, 1685-2016

Abstract: Success in military force health protection has more to do with the creation of systems of knowledge, efficient organizations, and command responsibility for the …