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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 …

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, …

The Role of PTSD in Bi-directional Intimate Partner Violence in Military and Veteran Populations: A Research Review

Abstract: Evidence supporting the higher prevalence of PTSD linked to combat-related trauma in military personnel and veteran populations is well-established. Consequently, much …

Trends in Brain Cancer Mortality Among U.S. Gulf War Veterans: 21 Year Follow-up

Previous mortality studies of U.S. Gulf War veterans through 2000 and 2004 have shown an increased risk of brain cancer mortality among some deployed individuals. When veterans …

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 …

Student Veterans and the Transition to Higher Education: Integrating Existing Literatures

Abstract: To address concerns about student veterans, including lagging BA attainment and troubling drop-out rates, researchers, policy-makers and practitioners would benefit from …

Sexual Assault in the U.S. Military: Trends and Responses

Abstract: Sexual assault is without doubt one of the most pressing issues confronting the U.S military today. The Department of Defense (DoD) acknowledges that sexual assault is a …

The Veterans' Transition Review

Abstract: Lord Ashcroft KCMG PC was appointed the Prime Minister's Special Representative on Veterans' Transition in September 2012. He conducted a comprehensive, independent …

Fast facts on Veterans' transition experiences

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

Concussion is confusing us all

This review focuses on mild traumatic brain injury (MTBI) and discusses the terms used to describe this and related injuries. MTBI, in military settings, is most commonly referred …

Systematic Review of Prognosis After Mild Traumatic Brain Injury in the Military: Results of the International Collaboration on Mild Traumatic Brain Injury Prognosis

Abstract: Objective: The World Health Organization Collaborating Centre Task Force on Mild Traumatic Brain Injury (MTBI) published its findings on the prognosis of MTBI in 2004. …

Forces in Mind Trust 2016 Activity Report

Abstract: This impact report outlines the activities, media coverage, change model, research, outcomes and finances for the Forces in Mind Trust's 2016 activities.