Understanding Veterans in New York: A needs assessment of Veterans recently separated from the military

Abstract: Over the past decade, there has been increased awareness that U.S. military veterans often grapple with significant mental and physical health issues related to their …

The role of Veterans Affairs leadership in supporting disability rated Veterans in the underutilization of education benefits

Abstract: This qualitative single case study explored the challenges faced by veterans with disability ratings in understanding and utilizing education benefits, emphasizing the …

Military Veteran Psychological Health and Social Care: Contemporary Issues

Abstract: When servicewomen and men leave the armed forces, their care transfers to the statutory and third sector where the quality and provision of services can vary enormously. …

Psychiatric Disorder and Separation From Military Service: A 10-Year Retrospective Study

Abstract: Defense forces around the world are currently in highdemand, with sizable deployments in recent years to theMiddle East and other areas of conflict. Pressure to maintain …

The State of the American Veteran: The Los Angeles County Veterans Study

Summary: The United States has been at war for more than a decade, with the conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan representing the longest in our nation’s history. This post-9/11 …

Literature review: UK Veterans and Homelessness

Executive Summary: There is quite a significant body of research on the subject of homelessness as experienced by veterans of the UK Armed Forces. This provides for a …

Literature Review: UK Veterans and the Criminal Justice System

Executive Summary: In comparison to the United States (US) there has been a lack of reliable research on the subject of the United Kingdom’s (UK) veterans and the criminal …

Longitudinal Assessment of Mental Health Problems Among Active and Reserve Component Soldiers Returning From the Iraq War

Abstract: To promote early identification of mental health problems among combat veterans, the Department of Defense initiated population-wide screening at 2 time points, …