The Mental Health Needs of Serving and ex-Service Personnel: A Systematic Review (Main Report)

Abstract: The aim of the review was to bring together evidence to support FiMT’s Mental Health Research Programme, as well as to provide a resource to inform wider research, …

U.S. military Veterans’ health and well-being in the first year after service

Abstract: Introduction: This study examined the health and well-being of U.S. veterans during the first year after military service and tested several hypotheses regarding …

Self-Assessment of Need for Assistance with Transition to Civilian Life

Abstract: Military-to-civilian transition (MCT) is a challenging process to some degree for all military members, veterans (former members), and their families. Some might need …

Well-being Interventions for Armed Forces Personnel Moving back to Civilian Life

Abstract: Research around transition to civilian life indicates that for a small number of people, leaving the Armed Forces may be a challenge to well-being. It is important to …

Manual for the Well-being Inventory (WBI): A multidimensional tool for assessing key contributors to well-being

Abstract: This manual provides information on the development and validation of the Well-Being Inventory (WBI), scoring guidelines, and normative information that can be used to …

Understanding resilience as it affects the transition from the UK Armed Forces to civilian life

Abstract: In the years following the release of the UK Ministry of Defence’s (MOD) Armed Forces Covenant1 and Strategy for Veterans, there has been growing interest among …

Is prevention better than cure? A systematic review of the effectiveness of well-being interventions for military personnel adjusting to civilian life

Abstract: Exposure to stressful and potentially traumatic experiences is a risk for military personnel and for some this may increase susceptibility to reduced well-being. The aim …

Conference Poster - Having a Father in the Military: Deployment, PTSD, and Offspring Well-Being

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 …

Health and well-being management in the military: a systematic review of genetic studies

Abstract: Background: Genetic research may have therapeutic value for mental and physical disorders and could have an indicative or preventative capacity. Little is known about …

Monitoring the Well-being of Veterans: A Veteran Well-being Surveillance Framework

Abstract: This paper documents the development of the first iteration of the Veterans’ Well-being Surveillance Framework, which is a joint initiative of the Strategic Policy and …

Well-being of Canadian Regular Force Veterans, Findings from LASS 2016 Survey

Abstract: The Life After Service Studies (LASS) program of research is designed to further understand the transition from military to civilian life and ultimately improve the …

Veterans’ Identities and Well-being in Transition to Civilian Life – A Resource for Policy Analysts, Program Designers, Service Providers and Researchers

Abstract: This Technical Report highlights important implications for policy and program development, service delivery, communications, commemoration and societal recognition. …