Risk of motor vehicle accident death among 1.3 million veterans of the Iraq and Afghanistan wars

This article considers a cohort study of recent wartime veterans to determine the postservice mortality risk due to motor vehicle accidents (MVAs). It was found that veterans …

Trajectories of posttraumatic growth among US military veterans: a 4‐year nationally representative, prospective cohort study

 This article examines posttraumatic growth as a dynamic process with divergent trajectories. Developing interventions that target certain psychosocial factors may help trauma …

A Qualitative Exploration of the Experiences of Veterans Who Are Serving Sentences in Custody

Abstract: The focus on veterans in research is not a novel topic; however, the majority of studies are related to trauma, employment, mental health, suicide, and substance misuse. …

A Review of Traumatic Brain Injury in Military Veterans: Current Issues and Understanding

Abstract: The occurrence of traumatic brain injuries (TBI) is common, with military veterans being at particular risk, especially those undertaking combat roles. However, there …

Natural Course of Co‐Occurring PTSD and Alcohol Use Disorder Among Recent Combat Veterans

Abstract: Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and alcohol use disorder (AUD) commonly co-occur in veterans, yet little is known about the longitudinal course of PTSD and drinking …

Meeting the Needs of Commonwealth Personnel and Families: A Map of Service Provision

Abstract: This report considers the extent to which current service provision is meeting the needs of Commonwealth Personnel, veterans and their families. The report focuses on …

Conference Poster - Exploring Representations and Understandings of British Veterans in UK Society

This poster was exhibited at the 2018 Veterans Mental Health: From enlistment to retirement conference, which was organised and hosted by theKings Centre for Military Health …

Conference Poster: No More Nightmares - Testing a novel intervention for UK Veterans

This poster was exhibited at the 2018 Veterans Mental Health: From enlistment to retirement conference, which was organised and hosted by theKings Centre for Military Health …

Anhedonia and Emotional Numbing in Treatment-seeking Veterans : Behavioural and Electrophysiological Responses to Reward

Abstract: Background: Anhedonia is a common symptom following exposure to traumatic stress and a feature of the PTSD diagnosis. In depression research, anhedonia has been linked …

Symbols of Service : Oral Histories of Veterans Tattoos as Outreach

Abstract: Outreach to special populations can be a sensitive endeavor, especially when the population, such as veterans, has a unique life experience in comparison to the general …

Effect of Interferon-Free Regimens on Disparities in Hepatitis C Treatment of US Veterans

Abstract: Objectives: To determine whether implementation of interferon-free treatment for hepatitis C virus (HCV) reached groups less likely to benefit from earlier therapies, …

Associations between PTSD and intimate partner and non-partner aggression among substance using veterans in specialty mental health

Abstract: Background: Risk factors of violence perpetration in veterans include substance use and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD); however, it is unknown whether these …