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Reflections on being a civilian researcher in an ex-military world: expanding horizons?

Abstract: This paper provides a series of critical reflections on the tensions involved in researching the lives of military veterans. In particular, tensions arising when …

Military Mental Health Professionals On Operational Deployment: An Exploratory Study

Abstract: This exploratory study aimed to develop greater insight into the occupational and personal nature of the practice of mental healthcare on operational deployments. …

The Stigma of Mental Health Problems and Other Barriers to Care in the UK Armed Forces

Abstract: Background: As with the general population, a proportion of military personnel with mental health problems do not seek help. As the military is a profession at high risk …

Military Veteran Engagement with Mental Health and Wellbeing Services: a Qualitative Study of the role of the Peer Support Worker

Abstract: Many UK military veterans experiencing mental health and well-being difficulties do not engage with support services to get the help they need. Some mental health clinics …

European military mental health research: benefits of collaboration

Abstract: Despite joint participation in international military operations, few collaborative military mental health research projects have been undertaken by European countries. …

Relation between Traumatic Events and Suicide Attempts in Canadian Military Personnel

Abstract: Objective: To determine whether exposure to particular types of traumatic events was differentially associated with suicide attempts in a representative sample of active …

Combat Experiences and their Relationship to Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Symptom Clusters in UK Military Personnel Deployed to Afghanistan

Abstract: The association of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptom clusters with combat and other operational experiences among United Kingdom Armed Forces (UK AF) …

Feasibility study on the extent, causes, impact and costs of rough sleeping and homelessness amongst ex-Service personnel in a sample of local authorities in England

Abstract: The feasibility study explores a set of available options for a suite of models on homelessness and rough sleeping in England. This is part of a three series project …

The Unique Health Needs of Post-9/11 U.S. Veterans

Abstract: This article applies a hazard-based approach to the identification of physical, mental, and psychosocial health needs of post-9/11 veterans. The weaponry, survival, and …

Militarisation, universities and the university armed service units

Abstract: This paper asks what militarisation looks like when encountered in university settings, using the example of the UK university armed service units. It identifies a …

What America Owes Its Veterans - A Better System of Care and Support

Abstract: This article discusses how Service members are an irreplaceable component of U.S. national security and because the United States relies on an all-volunteer force, …