Long-term consequences of Alcohol Misuse in Scottish Military Veterans

Abstract: Serving military personnel are more likely to drink heavily than civilians. The aim of our study was to examine whether veterans have an increased risk of alcoholic liver …

Disability correlates in Canadian Armed Forces Regular Force Veterans

Abstract: Purpose: This study was undertaken to inform disability mitigation for military veterans by identifying personal, environmental, and health factors associated with …

Depression and anxiety symptoms in male veterans and non-veterans: the Health and Retirement Study.

Abstract: Objectives: We examined whether veteran status was associated with elevated depression and anxiety symptoms in men aged 50 and older after adjusting for sociodemographic …

Health and well-being of Canadian Armed Forces veterans : findings from the 2013 Life After Service Survey

Abstract: This report details findings from the 2013 Life After Service Survey (LASS). The LASS takes a comprehensive look at the health and well-being of Canadian Armed Forces …

2013 Synthesis of Life After Service Studies - Executive Summary

Abstract: With the recent deployment to Afghanistan and other commitments, the CAF has been using more Reservists to fill multiple roles both in Canada and on deployments, and …

Screening for Violence Risk in Military Veterans: Predictive Validity of a Brief Clinical Tool

Abstract: Objective: Violence toward others is a serious problem among a subset of military veterans. The authors evaluated the predictive validity of a brief decision support …

Comparing life experiences in active addiction and recovery between veterans and non-veterans: A national study

Abstract: The costs of addiction are well documented, but the potential benefits of recovery are less well known. Similarly, substance use issues among both active duty military …

Participants Perceptions of Veterans Treatment Courts: A Qualitative Assessment and Systems Model

Abstract: This qualitative study explores veteran treatment court (VTC) participant perceptions of the judicial processes within the court, their experiences with the judge and …

Closing the Gap: Meeting the Future Needs of America's Severely Wounded Heroes & their Caregivers

Abstract: The Gary Sinise Foundation and the USC School of Social Work’s Center for Innovation & Research hosted the inaugural “Closing the Gap Summit” to address the …

From War to Workforce: Assisting Veterans as they Reintegrate into the Workforce

Abstract: This report summarises a conference held to explore collaborative work discussing best practices to help transitioning veterans find and retain meaningful employment.

Acute myocardial infarction in Scottish military veterans: a retrospective cohort study of 57,000 veterans and 173,000 matched nonveterans

Abstract: Few studies of veterans have examined cardiovascular disease as the primary outcome, other than in relation to specific conflicts or hazards. To assess the long-term …

Roles of Physical and Mental Health in Suicidal Ideation in Canadian Armed Forces Regular Force veterans

Abstract: Objectives: Suicide in recent veterans is an international concern. An association between mental disorders and suicide has been established, but less information is …