Exposure Worry: The Psychological Impact of Perceived Ionizing Radiation Exposure in British Nuclear Test Veterans

Abstract: Potential psychological issues faced by British nuclear test veterans have been under-researched. This study assessed the prevalence of clinically relevant anxiety in …

Nobody views it as a negative thing to smoke: A qualitative study of the relationship between United States Air Force culture and tobacco use

Abstract: Tobacco use has long been a part of military culture, and rates of tobacco use remain higher among military personnel compared to civilians. The current study examines …

Walking Forwards with Moral Injury: Narratives from Ex-serving Australian Defence Force Members

The purpose of this study was to understand Australian veteran's experiences of moral injury. 11 participants took part in, in-depth face to face interviews. Analysis of the …

Veterans’ Experiences of Successfully Managing Post-traumatic Stress Disorder

Abstract: Prevalence of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) amongst UK veterans is higher than in the general population. However, prevalence figures do not reflect the …

“I Just Don’t Like to Have My Car Marked”: Nuancing Identity Attachments and Belonging in Student Veterans

Abstract: Feelings of belonging factor importantly in college student retention and degree completion; for student veterans, these feelings are strongly associated with college …

Adapting CBT to treat depression in Armed Forces Veterans: qualitative study

Abstract: Background: The principles of the Armed Forces Covenant state that Armed Forces Veterans should be at no disadvantage resulting from their service compared with a …

A Qualitative Exploration of the Experiences of Veterans Who Are Serving Sentences in Custody

Abstract: The focus on veterans in research is not a novel topic; however, the majority of studies are related to trauma, employment, mental health, suicide, and substance misuse. …

Culture as a Double-Edged Sword: The Posttraumatic Experience of Indigenous Ethnic Minority Veterans

Abstract: The applicability of Western concepts regarding the treatment of trauma in soldiers from indigenous ethnic minority backgrounds has scarcely been researched. This study …

Posttraumatic stress disorder and interpersonal process in homeless veterans participating in a peer mentoring intervention: Associations with program benefit

Abstract: Homelessness among veterans has dropped dramatically since the expansion of services for homeless veterans in 2009, and now engaging homeless veterans in existing …

“We Are Disaster Response Experts”: A Qualitative Study on the Mental Health Impact of Volunteering in Disaster Settings Among Combat Veterans

Abstract: Volunteers serving in a disaster context may experience harmful mental health effects that could impede rescue operations. Exploratory research suggests that combat …

The Development and Evaluation of a Peer-Driven Engagement Intervention to Reach Older Veterans with Depression

Abstract: The authors developed and evaluated a peer-driven engagement intervention to reach older veterans, veteran spouses, and widowed veteran-spouses with an evidence-based …

“I’m in a good place now”: A case study of empowerment of a combat veteran engaged in peer-led disaster relief

Abstract: This qualitative single case study examines the lived experience of empowerment of a combat veteran with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) who engages in volunteer, …