Decreased sound tolerance associated with blast exposure

Abstract: Current research on blast and other injuries sustained by United States Service members and Veterans of the Iraq and Afghanistan Wars reveals a multitude of auditory …

Impact of moral injury on the lives of UK military veterans: a pilot study

Abstract: Introduction: Research suggests that moral injury (MI) in US veterans is associated with poor psychological outcomes and disruption in functioning. However, little is …

Relationship of traumatic brain injury to chronic mental health problems and dementia in military veterans

Abstract: Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is an unfortunately common event in military life. The conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan have increased public awareness of TBI in the …

Suicidal Ideation, Suicidal Attempts, and Self-Harm in the UK Armed Forces

Abstract: Introduction: In the UK military, suicide is infrequent and studies of self-harm behavior in this population are rare. Objectives: To compare lifetime self-harm rates …

A mind-body program for pain and stress management in active duty service members and veterans

Abstract: The Mind-Body Medicine (MBM) program at the Naval Medical Center San Diego, created in collaboration with the Benson-Henry Institute for Mind Body Medicine and the Home …

The Business Case for Hiring Military Veterans/Reservists: Stock Price Performance of Military Friendly Firms

Abstract: The reasons for hiring military veterans/reservists are well documented, including such factors as leadership, teamwork, and resilience. Research shows that …

Beyond Transition: Personal and Social Transformation Through Co-Inquiry Among Military-Connected Students

Abstract: Social reintegration of veterans following military service is a complex, nonlinear, and highly individualized phenomenon, yet much of the existing literature on …

Advancing an understanding of the body amid transition from a military life

Abstract: In this article, we explore the process of transitions from a military life to a civilian life. Making use of the concepts offered by Dialogical Self Theory, we explore …

A comparative analysis of medically released men and women from the Canadian Armed Forces

Abstract: Musculoskeletal (MSK) injuries and mental health (MH) disorders are the leading causes of medical attrition in the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF). Historically, medical …

The Spirit of Community, The Army Family, and the Impact on Formal and Informal Support Mechanisms

Abstract: There is evidence that the “spirit of community” within the British military community is in decline. Servicemen are more likely to regard their profession as a job, …