Current and Future Needs of Veterans in Northern Ireland

Abstract: This is the second of a series of reports from the Northern Ireland Veterans Health and Wellbeing Study (NIVHWS). The aim of this research is to gain insight into the …

Economic Loss: Is it related to age or disability rating?

Abstract: The New Veterans Charter (NVC) was introduced in 2006. Previously, post-Korean War Veterans applied for compensation under the Pension Act introduced in 1919. The intent …

Anger and Aggression in UK Treatment-Seeking Veterans with PTSD

This article explores rates of anger and aggression in the veteran population, including for those seeking treatment for mental health difficulties such as post-traumatic stress …

Comparing clinical characteristics and treatment outcomes between Veterans and non-Veterans with hoarding disorder

Abstract: Background: Because Veterans have higher rates of mental health conditions and both physical and mental health comorbidities are known to affect treatment outcomes, the …

An adapted imaginal exposure approach to traditional methods used within trauma-focused cognitive behavioural therapy, trialled with a veteran population

Abstract: Trauma-focused cognitive behavioural therapy (TF-CBT) is beneficial for individuals with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD); however, a subset of clients struggle to …

Review of PTSD and Mild Traumatic Brain Injury in Ex-Service personnel

Abstract: Despite high prevalence rates of Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) in ex-service personnel, little is known about the long-term …

Comorbid mood and anxiety disorders and severity of posttraumatic stress disorder symptoms in treatment-seeking veterans

Abstract: Objective: Comorbidity is the rule and not the exception among veterans with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Examining comorbidities in a veteran population allows …

Differences in Experiences With Care Between Homeless and Nonhomeless Patients in Veterans Affairs Facilities With Tailored and Nontailored Primary Care Teams

Abstract: Background: Homeless patients describe poor experiences with primary care. In 2012, the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) implemented homeless-tailored primary care …

Risk factors of suicidal ideation in a population of UK military veterans seeking support for mental health difficulties

Abstract: Background: Little has been reported regarding the risk factors of suicidal ideation in individuals once they have left the military in the UK. The aim of this paper was …

Resisting decline? Narratives of independence among aging limbless veterans

Abstract: ‘Maintaining independence’ is a core project for many older people; a project which has received critical attention within aging studies. In this paper, we extend …

Veterans’ perspectives on fitbit use in treatment for post-traumatic stress disorder: An interview study

Abstract: BACKGROUND: The increase in availability of patient data through consumer health wearable devices and mobile phone sensors provides opportunities for mental health …

Caring and Coping: the family perspective on living with limb loss

Abstract: This report presents findings of research into how veterans with limb loss, and their families, live with limb loss. Using Grounded Theory, data has been collected from …