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The Impact of Moral Injury on the Wellbeing of UK Military Veterans

Abstract: Background: Experiences of potentially morally injurious events (PMIEs) have been found to negatively impact the mental health of US personnel/veterans, yet little is …

Arts activity and well-being for visually impaired military veterans: a narrative discussion of current knowledge

Abstract: Objectives: The objective of this study was to offer an overview of literature relating to the topic of arts as activity within the context of military and veteran …

A Healthy Active Duty Soldier with an Elevated Serum Creatinine

Abstract: Creatine products and sports supplements are widely used by active duty soldiers. These products are associated with both acute renal failure and elevated serum …

Firearm Suicide Among Veterans of the U.S. Military: A Systematic Review

Abstract: Introduction: In the United States, firearm suicide represents a major cause of preventable, premature death among veterans. The purpose of this systematic review was to …

Paternal Alcohol Misuse in UK Military Families: A Cross-sectional Study of Child Emotional and Behavioural Problems

Abstract: When parents drink unhealthy amounts of alcohol, it can have negative consequences for their children’s mental health. Although some evidence has shown that members of …

Translating Public Health Recommendations Using the Army Design Methodology

Abstract: The U.S. Army employs over 470,000 active duty soldiers throughout the world. Although the Army also employs hundreds of public health professionals, public health …

The Role of PTSD Symptom Clusters and Criterion in Predicting Future High-risk Drug and Alcohol use Among Returning Veteran Men and Women

Abstract: The prevalence of co-occurring posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and substance use disorder (SUD) remains exceptionally high among returning veterans, with numerous …

Trauma-related Guilt and Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Symptoms in Military Veterans: The Role of Psychological Inflexibility

Abstract: A growing body of evidence has shown consistent support for the association between trauma-related guilt and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). However, factors that …

Conscription and Military Service: Do They Result in Future Violent and Nonviolent Incarcerations and Recidivism?

Abstract: Employing nonparametric bounds, we examine the effect of military service on incarceration outcomes using the Vietnam draft lotteries as a possibly invalid instrumental …

Military Service, Combat Experience, and Civic Participation

Abstract: Military service is a highly social—and potentially socializing—experience. However, the long-term social effect of military service is a little-studied topic, and …

Pattern of upper limb amputation associated with lower limb amputation: the UK military experience from Iraq and Afghanistan

Abstract: The conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan resulted in large numbers of personnel sustaining extremity injuries. In the context of polytrauma, partial hand amputation is …

Delivering treatment to morally injured UK military personnel and Veterans: The clinician experience

Abstract: This study explored the experiences of clinicians in providing treatment in cases of military-related moral injury (MI). Qualitative interviews were carried out with 15 …