What interventions can improve social connections for military partners? A scoping review

Abstract: Introduction: Social connection is a key component of all people’s well-being, but especially for that of military partners, who are required to navigate their lives …

The employment experiences of serving partners

This project aimed to raise awareness of areas of potential disadvantage or challenges caused by Service to partners, whilst also helping to identify possible gaps and ensure easy …

Living alongside military PTSD: A qualitative study of female partners’ experiences with UK Veterans

Abstract: Introduction: An increased risk of emotional burden in partners of military Veterans with mental health difficulties has been observed. This study aimed to explore the …

Adjusting to a partner's changed appearance following military combat-related appearance-altering injuries: the challenges of looking 'different' and how life continues

Abstract: Combat-related physical injuries not only affect the individual but also close family members. Emerging evidence indicates that injuries that change appearance, such as …

Desired employment and local social support: The strongest predictors for wellbeing outcomes amongst the partners of Australian military members

Abstract: Enhancing wellbeing amongst partners of current serving military personnel is a growing area of interest and concern. Because of their military connection, partners of …

Rethinking Veteran return trips from a relational perspective: Partner's role in challenging military discourses

Abstract: The voices of women with a military partner are often unheard in research on military deployments and their aftermath, even though partners are seen as key pillars of …

Factors that influence mental health service use among female partners of posttraumatic stress disorder-affected Veterans

Abstract: Partners of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD)-affected veterans experience unique challenges and stressors that may benefit from engagement with mental health …

Living with a traumatized partner: Dyadic approach to well-being of war-affected married couples

Abstract: Objective: Personal well-being is a positive state of mind that involves the whole life experience. Croatian War of Independence has certainly been a life-changing …

The role of Veterans' PTSD symptoms in Veteran couples' insomnia

Abstract: Insomnia contributes to individual mental and physical health and relationship well-being. Veterans' PTSD symptoms are associated with their own insomnia. However, …

Military-Related Relocation Stress and Psychological Distress in Military Partners

Abstract: Spouses/partners play a crucial role in providing support to military service members (SMs), maintaining a sense of stability for the family, and supporting the overall …

The mental health and well-being among partners and children of military personnel and veterans with a combat-related physical injury: A scoping review of the quantitative research

Abstract: Little research has focused on the impact of combat-related physical injuries on the mental health and well-being of partners and children of military personnel and …

A systematic review of interventions for supporting partners of military veterans with PTSD

Abstract: Introduction: Partners of military Veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and other mental health difficulties can themselves develop difficulties with …