Homelessness in female Veterans: A phenomenological study of perceived precipitating factors

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Although researchers have examined health issues among women veterans, the phenomenological study of homeless women veterans is limited. PURPOSE: A …

A warm water immersion intervention for symptoms of PTSD in military Veterans: A qualitative descriptive study

Abstract: Background: Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a substantial problem for Veterans and active members of armed forces across the globe, resulting in debilitating …

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 …

The shifting contours of nostalgia, homelessness, and homecoming: Vietnam war Veterans’ identity

Abstract: At the end of the Vietnam War, after the U.S. veterans returned to their homeland, they were rejected by their own society and hence experienced an inner state of …

Understanding the acculturation experiences of post-9/11 student Veterans in the higher education culture of civilian postsecondary educational institutions

Abstract: The purpose of this study was to describe the essence of the acculturation experiences of post-9/11 student veterans as they navigated within the dominant higher …

A phenomenological inquiry into the costs and consequences of insomnia for Veterans with serious mental illness

Abstract: Many individuals with serious mental illness (i.e. schizophrenia spectrum, bipolar or major depressive disorders, with serious functional impairments) have insomnia …

The lived experiences of highly mobile military adolescents in search of their identity: An interpretive phenomenological study

Abstract: The challenges that military adolescents face, including frequent relocations, pose potential risks to their identity development. The central aim of this study is to …

The Psychological Health of Remote Area Medics in Iraq

Abstract: Remote area medics (RAMs) may be at increased risk of mental health difficulties. The aim of this study is to explore the occupational experiences of RAMs to identify …

The Effects of Surfing and the Natural Environment on the Well-Being of Combat Veterans

Abstract: Although researchers have identified the benefits of physical activity on well-being, there is little evidence concerning the effects of nature-based physical activity. …