Meaning(s) of transition(s) from military to civilian life at the intersection with mental health: implications for clinical settings

Abstract: The experiences of military personnel moving into civilian life can be varied for the individual, families and communities. This paper aims to shed light on the various …

Surrey Armed Forces Covenant report 2022 to 2023

Abstract: The 2022-23 annual report sets out a summary of the achievements of the Surrey Civilian-Military Partnership Board (SCMPB) and its partners during the year to ensure the …

Transitioning from military to civilian life: the Ohio story

Abstract: Veterans often experience difficulties transitioning from military to civilian life. This secondary qualitative analysis explored Ohio Veterans' and Veterans' health …

Mental health service use among Canadian veterans within the first 5 years following service: Methodological considerations for comparisons with the general population

Abstract: Introduction: Previous research comparing veteran and civilian mental health (MH) outcomes often assumes stable rates of MH service use over time and relies on …

Gambling problems predict suicidality in recently transitioned military veterans

Abstract: This study investigated associations between gambling problems and suicidality in Australian veterans. Data drawn from n = 3,511 Australian Defence Force veterans who had …

Contribution of veterans' initial post‐separation vocational, financial, and social experiences to their suicidal ideation trajectories following military service

Abstract: Veterans' success with navigating the challenges of transition from military service may contribute to their risk for suicidal outcomes. The concept of well-being can …

Emergent Veteran Identity: Toward a New Theory of Veteran Identity in Israeli Society

Abstract: Israeli society has seen a gradual decrease in the proportion of compulsory and reserve soldiers amid growing criticism of the military from those who have previously …

A symbolic interactionist perspective on the divide within the Veteran self

This article focuses a theoretical lens on the veteran self and discusses what this can mean for veterans, their loved ones, and society. Mead’s (1934) generalized other, …

Crossing the Rubicon: exploring migrants' transition out of military service into civilian work

Abstract: Leveraging intersectionality as a lens, we explore the life-history accounts of former military migrants (MMs) on their transition out of the military service into …

Support for UK Veterans

Abstract:Ā The specific needs of veterans have come under ever-greater focus in recent years. This has been driven in part by the post-service experiences of those who served in …

Trends in Scottish Veterans' Health

Abstract: This study from the University of Glasgow, compared the medical record of 78,000 veterans in Scotland with over 250,000 non-veterans, looking at trends in their long-term …

Service and demographic factors, health, trauma exposure, and participation are associated with adjustment for former Australian Defense Force members

Abstract: Approximately 50% of transitioning service members report difficulty adjusting to civilian life. However, there is limited research exploring factors that influence …