The impact of a civic service program on biopsychosocial outcomes of post 9/11 U.S. military veterans

Abstract: Volunteering as a health promotion intervention, improves physical health, mental health, and social outcomes particularly in older adults, yet limited research exists …

"It gave me an excuse to get out into society again": Decreasing Veteran Isolation through a Community Agricultural Peer Support Model

Abstract: Reintegration is known to be a difficult time for Veterans. Peer support programs offer a good strategy for military and Veterans, particularly as it relates to …

A Brief Introduction to the Military Workplace Culture

Abstract: Background: Military culture and workplace are areas of interest for researchers across disciplines. However, few publications on military culture exist. …

A scope of the problem: Post-deployment reintegration challenges in a National Guard Unit

Abstract: Background: More Reserve and Guard members have been activated in the past few years than in any other time in history. In addition to the high rates of psychological …

From War to Workforce: Assisting Veterans as they Reintegrate into the Workforce

Abstract: This report summarises a conference held to explore collaborative work discussing best practices to help transitioning veterans find and retain meaningful employment.

Warring Identities: Identity Conflict and the Mental Distress of American Veterans of the Wars in Iraq and Afghanistan

Abstract: Drawing from 26 life story interviews of recent American veterans, this paper analyzes the identity struggle faced by soldiers returning from Operation Iraqi Freedom and …

Psychological health of military children: Longitudinal evaluation of a family-centered prevention program to enhance family resilience

Abstract: Family-centered preventive interventions have been proposed as relevant to mitigating psychological health risk and promoting resilience in military families facing …

Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans’ Experiences Living with their Parents after Separation from the Military

Abstract: When military service members separate from the military, many return to their families of origin, living with their parents for a period of several weeks to years. …