Social Isolation and Well-Being in Veterans with Mental Illness

Abstract: Veterans with mental illness are a growing population in the United States (US). For some veterans, their military service has a negative effect on well-being. Social …

Veterans and Animals: A Review of the Literature on well-being and Social Isolation and Recommendations during COVID-19

Abstract: Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the negative consequences of social isolation on well-being, the authors wanted to better understand the impact animals have on Veteran …

Social isolation among older veterans: findings from the National Health and Aging Trends Study

Abstract: Objectives: Social isolation is a critical public health issue that affects multiple domains of well-being among older adults, but little is known about social isolation …

Vet to Vet Maine: A Pilot Study Measuring Effectiveness of a Veteran Companion Program in Reducing Social Isolation and Loneliness

Abstract: Maine veterans represent 11.8% of Maine’s population, twice that of the United States. Veterans are at risk for social isolation, loneliness, and suicide. This pilot …

Social isolation and loneliness of UK veterans: a Delphi study

Abstract: Background: Evidence increasingly acknowledges the impact of social isolation and loneliness on the lives of military veterans and the wider Armed Forces Community. Aims: …

Veterans and COVID-19: Projecting the Economic, Social and Mental Needs of America's Veterans

Abstract: In this document, we address the potential indirect impacts of COVID-19. We use available data to project veterans’ economic  and employment needs, their need for …

Loneliness and Social Isolation of Military Veterans: Systematic Narrative Review

Abstract: Loneliness and social isolation are being increasingly recognized as influencing both physical and mental health. There is limited research carried out with military …

Perceived stigma, strain, and mental health among caregivers of veterans with traumatic brain injury

Abstract: Background: Family caregivers of individuals with stigmatized conditions can experience stigma-by-association and discrimination. Moderate-to-severe traumatic brain …