Women Veterans' definitions of peer support: A qualitative description analysis

Abstract: This study examines peer support among women who served in the U.S. military. Women Veterans reported peer support to be helpful for mental health and well-being by …

Peer-Written Caring Letters for Veterans after a Suicidal Crisis

Abstract: Objective: In the evidence-based suicide prevention intervention, Caring Letters, healthcare providers send brief, caring messages to patients following psychiatric …

Examining the outcomes and acceptability of a peer-led spiritual intervention for moral injury in a Veteran service organization

Abstract: The purpose of this proof-of-concept study was to examine the outcomes and acceptability of a spiritual intervention for moral injury led by veteran peers in a Veteran …

Peer support activities for Veterans, serving members, and their families: Results of a scoping review.

Abstract:For many, including military veterans and their families, support between individuals with shared lived experiences, or peer support, has long been utilized as a way to …

Qualitative findings from a Housing First evaluation project for homeless Veterans in Canada

Abstract: This two-year study implemented a Housing First approach among homelessness services for Veterans in four cities across Canada (Victoria, Calgary, London, and Toronto). …

"Crying in my uniform, for sure": A qualitative thematic analysis of loss and grief among Soldiers after losing a comrade in combat

Abstract: Recent studies investigate grief among soldiers who experienced combat loss, but little research exists on the qualitative lived experience of such an event. In this …

Well-being of Canadian Armed Forces Veterans and spouses of Veterans during the COVID-19 pandemic: protocol for a prospective longitudinal survey.

Abstract: Background: The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in significant changes to everyday life, including social distancing mandates, changes to health care, and a heightened …

Psychosocial Outcomes of Australian Male and Female Veterans Following Participation in Peer-Led Adventure-Based Therapy

Abstract: Adjunct or second-line therapies are increasingly being utilised among military populations to address treatment barriers and improve mental health outcomes. This study …

Alcohol use and peer mentorship in Veterans

Abstract: Veterans are at an increased risk of developing alcohol use disorder (AUD) and other comorbid psychiatric disorders, yet they often underutilize professional mental …

Augmenting Ongoing Depression Care With a Mutual Peer Support Intervention Versus Self-Help Materials Alone: A Randomized Trial

Abstract: Objective: Various models of peer support may be implemented in mental health settings. This randomized trial assessed the effectiveness of a telephone-delivered mutual …

PALS: peer support for community dwelling older people with chronic low back pain: a feasibility and acceptability study

Abstract: Examine the feasibility and acceptability of a peer support intervention (PALS) to facilitate self-management in community dwelling older adults with Chronic Low Back …

Are Veterans different? Understanding Veterans' help-seeking Behaviour for Alcohol Problems

Abstract: Alcohol misuse in the United Kingdom’s veteran community is not an isolated phenomenon. Internationally, alcohol and wider substance misuse would appear to be an …