A systematic review of the psychosocial impact of emotional numbing in US combat veterans

Abstract: Context: Previous studies have linked posttraumatic emotional numbing symptoms in US combat veterans with an adverse impact in multiple important life domains. …

Health needs of ex-military personnel in the UK: a systematic review and qualitative synthesis

Abstract: Background: Despite all local authorities in England signing up to the Armed Forces Covenant, only a small proportion of Joint Strategic Needs Assessments (JSNAs) …

A systematic review of wellbeing in children: a comparison of military and civilian families

Abstract: Background: Children in military families have uniquely different childhood experiences compared to their civilian peers, including a parent in employment and a stable …

Well-being Interventions for Armed Forces Personnel Moving back to Civilian Life

Abstract: Research around transition to civilian life indicates that for a small number of people, leaving the Armed Forces may be a challenge to well-being. It is important to …

Dementia, post-traumatic stress disorder and major depressive disorder: a review of the mental health risk factors for dementia in the military veteran population

This systematic review explores the relationship between post traumatic stress disorder and major depressive disorder with dementia within the military veteran population.

Occupational moral injury and mental health: systematic review and meta-analysis

Abstract: Background: Many people confront potentially morally injurious experiences (PMIEs) in the course of their work which can violate deeply held moral values or beliefs, …

Is prevention better than cure? A systematic review of the effectiveness of well-being interventions for military personnel adjusting to civilian life

Abstract: Exposure to stressful and potentially traumatic experiences is a risk for military personnel and for some this may increase susceptibility to reduced well-being. The aim …

Prevalence of Mental Health Disorders in Elderly U.S. Military Veterans: A Meta-Analysis and Systematic Review

Abstract: Objectives: Older veterans may be vulnerable to mental health problems. Meta-analytic and systematic review methods sought to determine the prevalence rate of mental …

Effects of school-based interventions with US military-connected children: A systematic review

Abstract: Objective: To examine the effects of school-based interventions on the well-being of military-connected children (i.e., dependents of U.S. military service members, …

Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Post Iraq and Afghanistan: Prevalence Among Military Subgroups

Abstract: A large body of research has been produced in recent years investigating posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) among military personnel following deployment to Iraq and …