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Making the transition: How finding a good job is a risky business for military Veterans in Northern Ireland

Abstract: Veterans transitioning from the military to civilian life may encounter difficulties in different domains of functioning. Most research in this area comes from the US …

Mental Health Outcomes Associated with Risk and Resilience among Military-Connected Youth

Abstract: The present study aimed to describe patterns of risk and protective factors affecting U.S. Army families and their association with mental health diagnoses among …

“Even If the Policy Changes, the Culture Remains the Same”: A Mixed Methods Analysis of LGBT Service Members’ Outness Patterns

Abstract: Despite repeal of the Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell policy in 2011 and the ban on open transgender service from 2016 to 2019, lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) …

Group Perceptions of Acceptance of Racial/Ethnic, Sexual and Gender Minorities in the United States Military

Abstract: Recruitment of soldiers from diverse backgrounds has increasingly become a priority for the U.S. military. Although there has been success in recruiting a more diverse …

Care Transitions to the Community From Veterans Affairs Nursing Homes: Experiences of Social Connection and Disconnection

This study aimed to further knowledge of older Veterans’ experiences with transitioning to the community from Veterans Affairs nursing homes (Community Living Centers or CLCs) …

Endogenous theta stimulation during meditation predicts reduced opioid dosing following treatment with Mindfulness-Oriented Recovery Enhancement

Abstract: Veterans experience chronic pain at greater rates than the rest of society and are more likely to receive long-term opioid therapy (LTOT), which, at high doses, is …

COVID-19: Impact on the health and wellbeing of ex-serving personnel (Veterans-CHECK) protocol paper

Abstract: Introduction: We will use a sub-sample of a current longitudinal study to investigate the impact of COVID-19 on the health and wellbeing of ex-service personnel in the …

Out of the shadows: Chronic pain in Canadian Armed Forces veterans — Proceedings of a workshop at the 2019 Forum of the Canadian Institute for Military and Veteran Health Research

Abstract: This commentary summarizes proceedings of a workshop on chronic pain in military personnel and veterans (released personnel) at the Annual Forum of the Canadian …

Sentiment of Armed Forces Social Media Accounts in the United Kingdom: An Initial Analysis of Twitter Content

Abstract: Prior research on the United Kingdom (UK) public’s perception towards the British Armed Forces often found a contradicting understanding of the military as both …

The Exploration of the Dispersal of British Military Families in England following the Strategic Defence and Security Review 2010

Abstract: Strictly relying on publicly available data, this study depicts and quantifies the spatial pattern of England’s military families with dependent children. England’s …

The Impact of an Outdoor and Adventure Sports Course on the Wellbeing of Recovering UK Military Personnel: An Exploratory Study

Abstract: UK military personnel have faced increased demands over the last three decades; these have affected their wellbeing and caused multiple physical and mental health …

Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Symptom Clusters in Service Members Predict New‐Onset Depression Among Military Spouses

Abstract: Military operations in Iraq and Afghanistan have brought increased attention to posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) among service members and, more recently, its impact …