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The military to civilian transition: Exploring experiences of transitions to ‘Civvy Street’ and implications for the self

Abstract: The aim of the current research was to explore veterans’ experiences of the military to civilian transition, specifically focussing on the role of their sense of self. …

Unmet needs and coping strategies of older underserved veterans during the COVID-19 pandemic

Abstract: Introduction: The COVID-19 pandemic has had profound impacts on people with diabetes, a group with high morbidity and mortality. Factors like race, age, income, …

Gambling problems and help-seeking in serving United Kingdom military personnel: A qualitative study

Abstract: In military personnel are vulnerable to gambling problems, yet many are reluctant to seek help. The aim of the current study was to explore the lived experience of …

Piloting the home ship: Understanding the deployment experience of Canadian Special Operations Forces Command spouses

Abstract: Special Operations Forces (SOF) members are frequently deployed to hostile environments for prolonged periods of time, and their families are exposed to unique …

Engaging stakeholders to inform national implementation of critical time intervention in a program serving homeless-experienced Veterans

Abstract: The Veterans Affairs (VA) Grant and Per Diem Case Management “Aftercare” program provides 6 months of case management for homeless-experienced Veterans (HEVs) …

Initial assessment and management of trauma encountered in the field

Abstract: This article covers the principles of trauma care relating to specific competencies within the military higher training module. The majority of these principles relate …

“One of Us”: Reframed Labels, Compassion and Hope in Voluntary Prison Work With Ex-Servicemen

Abstract: Despite the growing body of literature on Prison Officers and therapeutic practitioners within correctional facilities, comparatively little research exists into prison …

Provider perceptions of their patients' dropout from trauma-focused therapy for PTSD in the U.S. Veterans Health Administration

Abstract: Objective: Many patients who initiate prolonged exposure (PE) and cognitive processing therapy (CPT) do not complete a full course, although little is known about how …

Pre-deployment threat learning predicts increased risk for post-deployment insomnia: Evidence from the Marine Resiliency Study

Abstract: Insomnia is a common and impairing consequence of military deployment, but little is known about pre-deployment risk factors for post-deployment insomnia. Abnormal threat …

PTSD disability examinations in the Department of Veterans Affairs: A comparison of telehealth and in-person exams

Abstract: It is estimated that the VA will have rendered decisions on roughly 1.4 million disability claims in 2021. A substantial percentage of these are for mental health …

Homecoming as a gendered practice in Danish Military Families

Abstract: This article explores the complicated process of post-deployment homecoming in military families in Denmark. Based on qualitative interviews with spouses and children of …

Mental health of Canadian children growing up in military families: The child perspective

Abstract: A recent scoping review indicated military-connected children face stressors that may increase mental health issues. However, the majority of the included literature was …