Disability and mental disorders in the Canadian Armed Forces

Abstract: Objectives:The initial goal was to validate the use of a self-report measure of disability in the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF). The main goal was to document the extent of …

Mental health of Canadian Armed Forces Veterans: review of population studies

Abstract: Introduction. The mental health of Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) populations emerged as an important concern in the wake of difficult CAF deployments in the 1990s. This …

Spousal Military Deployment During Pregnancy and Adverse Birth Outcomes

Abstract: Pregnant women with a military-deployed spouse have increased risk of depression and self-reported stress. In nonmilitary populations, depression and stress during …

PTSD and Physical Health Symptoms Among Veterans: Association with Child and Relationship Functioning

Abstract: This study examines the association between veterans’ physical and mental health symptoms and perceptions of adverse child and relationship functioning. Veteran …

UK support services for families of wounded, injured or sick Service personnel: the need for evaluation

Abstract: Concerns have been raised about the level of support available to those families who provide unpaid care for wounded, injured or sick (WIS) personnel in the UK. In this …

Three Generations, Three Wars: African American Veterans

Abstract: Purpose: This article emerged from pilot research exploring experiences of war and suffering among African American veterans who served in World War II, Korean War, and …

Labour market outcomes of Veterans

Abstract: Introduction: Employment is important to health, well-being, and adjustment from military to civilian life. Given the importance of employment, we examine Veteran labour …

Post-traumatic Stress Disorder and Alcohol Misuse: Comorbidity in UK Military Personnel

Abstract: The aim of this study is to determine the prevalence of comorbid probable post-traumatic stress disorder and alcohol misuse in a UK military cohort study and to …

Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis of soldier’s experiences of being married and serving in the British Army.

Abstract: Research suggests certain aspects of military life, especially operational deployments, may negatively impact military marriages. However, much of this research is from …

Ex‐armed forces personnel in prison: Where do we stand?

Abstract: It is arguable that, as a society, we owe a debt to those who have served for their country in the armed forces. But what happens when some of this group end up in …

The Longevity Legacy of World War II: The Intersection of GI Status and Mortality

Abstract: The purpose of the study is to examine hypotheses involving the potential health advantages of selection into military service and the potential health disadvantages …

Longitudinal Cognitive Trajectories of Women Veterans from the Women’s Health Initiative Memory Study

Abstract: A comparison of longitudinal global cognitive functioning in women Veteran and non-Veteran participants in the Women’s Health Initiative (WHI). We studied 7,330 women …