Veterans’ Experiences of Successfully Managing Post-traumatic Stress Disorder

Abstract: Prevalence of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) amongst UK veterans is higher than in the general population. However, prevalence figures do not reflect the …

At Ease: Developing Veterans’ Sense of Belonging in the College Classroom

Abstract: Recent changes to university services address student veterans’ abilities to complete their degrees, including programs that assist student veterans in finding a sense …

‘Deeply odd’: women veterans as critical feminist scholars

Abstract: A series of conversations between two women veterans triggered a realization that our military service had been ‘deeply odd’. Jointly authored by a historian and a …

PTSD in Veterans, Couple Behavior, and Cardiovascular Response during Marital Conflict

Abstract: Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is associated with strain in marriage and similar intimate relationships, and such difficulties could contribute to associations of …

Evaluating the quality of resilience apps for military members and public safety personnel

This study evaluates the quality of mental health apps for resiliency that are specifically targeted to military members and public safety personnel.

Self-Compassion and Veteran's Health: A Scoping Review

Abstract: There is evidence to suggest that self-compassion is related to positive health and wellbeing outcomes, therefore, this paper explores this concept within the military …

Impact of adherence to disease-modifying therapies on employment among veterans with multiple sclerosis

Abstract: Purpose: Patients who adhere to their disease-modifying therapies (DMTs) have a lower rate of MS-related relapses and disability. We sought to determine the adherence …

Vet to Vet Maine: A Pilot Study Measuring Effectiveness of a Veteran Companion Program in Reducing Social Isolation and Loneliness

Abstract: Maine veterans represent 11.8% of Maine’s population, twice that of the United States. Veterans are at risk for social isolation, loneliness, and suicide. This pilot …

You are not in the army now! A field study on the impact of a Preparation for Civilian Life program on young soldiers

Abstract: Recent years have seen the implementation of educational programs aimed at developing future orientation and better employability skills, mostly for people new to or …

Moral injury and the need to carry out ethically responsible research

Abstract: The need for research to advance scientific understanding must be balanced with ensuring the rights and wellbeing of participants are safeguarded, with some research …

When boundaries blur - exploring healthcare providers' views of chiropractic interprofessional care and the Canadian Forces Health Services

Abstract: Introduction: Musculoskeletal (MSK) conditions are primary reasons prohibiting Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) personnel from being deployed, with back pain the second most …

Patterns of exposure to potentially morally injurious events among Israeli combat veterans: A latent class analysis approach

Abstract: Following exposure to events that transgress moral beliefs and expectations rooted in cultural, organizational, and group-based ethical rules, veterans can experience …