Factors associated with smoking behaviour change in UK military personnel

Abstract: Background: Research in the UK civilian population suggests that poor mental health outcomes are associated with smoking behaviour. In the UK military population, …

Perceived effect of deployment on families of UK military personnel

Abstract: Background: In the UK, little is known about the perceived effects of deployment, on military families, from military personnel in theatre. Aims: To investigate military …

Cohesion, leadership, mental health stigmatisation and perceived barriers to care in UK military personnel

Abstract: Background: Military research suggests a significant association between leadership, cohesion, mental health stigmatisation and perceived barriers to care (stigma/BTC). …

Can mental health and readjustment be improved in UK military personnel by a brief period of structured postdeployment rest (third location decompression)?

Abstract: Objective: Third Location Decompression (TLD) is an activity undertaken by UK Armed Forces (UK AF) personnel at the end of an operational deployment which aims to smooth …

Combat Experiences and their Relationship to Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Symptom Clusters in UK Military Personnel Deployed to Afghanistan

Abstract: The association of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptom clusters with combat and other operational experiences among United Kingdom Armed Forces (UK AF) …

AFF 2017 Scotland Survey

Abstract: The 2017 Army Families Federation (AFF) Scotland Survey, which identifies the key issues for Army families posted to Scotland. From 17 January to 7 February, AFF ran a …

Disciplinary Offences at the Court Martial

Abstract: The aim of this article is to examine the operation of the court martial in respect of these disciplinary offences. It does so by undertaking a doctrinal and empirical …

Mental health stigmatisation in deployed UK Armed Forces: a principal components analysis

Abstract: Introduction: UK military research suggests that there is a significant link between current psychological symptoms, mental health stigmatisation and perceived barriers …

Risk-taking Behaviours among UK Military Reservists

Abstract: Background: Deploying in a combat role negatively impacts risk-taking behaviours, such as drinking, smoking and risky driving in regular UK military personnel. Little is …

Perceptions of Stigma and Barriers to Care among UK Military Personnel Deployed to Afghanistan and Iraq

Abstract: Perceived stigma and organizational barriers to care (stigma/BTC) can influence the decision to seek help for military personnel when they are suffering from mental …

"Are You a Veteran?" Understandings of the Term "Veteran" among UK Ex-Service Personnel: A Research Note

Abstract: Different countries have varying definitions of the word “veteran,” which in turn influence the benefits that ex-Service personnel receive. However, public opinion …

Coming Home: Social Functioning and the Mental Health of UK Reservists on Return From Deployment to Iraq or Afghanistan

Abstract: Purpose: There is speculation that high rates of mental illness among Reservists returning from deployment to Iraq and Afghanistan may be due to the challenge of …