A Pilot Study to Examine Psychological and Neuropsychological Outcomes and a Novel Detoxification Program for Gulf War Illness

Abstract: Introduction: Exposures to environmental toxins have been associated with severe health problems for approximately one-quarter of the nearly 700,000 U.S. soldiers who …

Exploring the Acceptability of The Together Webinar Programme for Military Partners: A Qualitative Study

Abstract: Background: Military partners appear at risk for developing psychological difficulties such as depression, generalized anxiety, and secondary trauma symptoms. Yet, …

Understanding the Link Between Traumatic Brain Injury Accompanied by Loss of Consciousness and Well-Being: A Sample of UK Military Veterans

This piece of research aims to understand the link between traumatic brain injury plus loss of consciousness (TBI+LOC). Using clinical records 3335 treatment seeking veterans were …

Is there more public support for US Veterans who experience homelessness and posttraumatic stress disorder than other US adults?

Abstract: This study examined differences in public knowledge and attitudes about homelessness and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) among US Veterans and other adults. A …

Dementia in veterans and non-veterans in England: a cross-sectional survey

This paper explores the prevalence of dementia in veterans and also look at whether this is different to non-veterans.

What the public should know about veterans returning from combat deployment to support reintegration: A qualitative analysis

Abstract: Consensus reports have called for interventions to educate civilians about the reintegration challenges that veterans experience. The current study describes veterans’ …

Effects of Perceived Public Regard on the Well-Being of Military Veterans

Abstract: Many military veterans face considerable challenges reintegrating into civilian life. Evidence suggests the general public holds conflicting attitudes toward veterans. …

The Challenges of Military Veterans in Their Transition to the Workplace: A Call for Integrating Basic and Applied Psychological Science

Abstract: Long-standing structural features of the military have created a culture and society that is dramatically different and disconnected from civilian society. Thus, …

Unblurring the Lines of Responsibility: The Puzzle of Veteran Service Provision and its Gendered Implications

Abstract: The ever-increasing representation of women in the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) has sparked discussion about the gendered implications of military-to-civilian transition. …

Infographic summary: measuring the well-being of members of Blind Veterans UK

Abstract: This pilot study provides a holistic assessment of well-being among a sample of British blind veterans. The results show that most members functioned well and were …

Interrelationship of emotional stability, hassles, uplifts, coping and stress-related symptoms in Swedish female and male military veterans

Abstract: Drawing on previous research, two hypotheses were tested: (1) the higher the frequency of daily uplifts and use of functional coping strategies, and the lower the …

A preliminary investigation of the well-being of visually impaired ex-service personnel in the United Kingdom

This pilot study aimed to provide a preliminary assessment of well-being in an adult sample of 97 UK blind veterans, predominantly composed of 80year olds.Results suggest that …