Prevalence of, risk factors for, and consequences of posttraumatic stress disorder and other mental health problems in military populations deployed to Iraq and Afghanistan.

Abstract: This review summarizes the epidemiology of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and related mental health problems among persons who served in the armed forces during …

Suicidality in Australian Vietnam veterans and their partners

Abstract: Lifetime suicidality was assessed in a cohort of 448 ageing Australian Vietnam veterans and 237 female partners during in-person structured psychiatric interviews that …

Medical and Welfare Officers Beliefs about Post-Deployment Screening for Mental Health Disorders in the UK Armed Forces: a Qualitative Study

Abstract: This study aimed to examine currently serving United Kingdom (UK) military Medical and Welfare Officers views on the potential introduction of post-deployment screening …

Military sexual assault, gender, and PTSD treatment outcomes of U.S. Veterans

Abstract: This study examined whether gender and military sexual assault (MSA) were associated with psychiatric severity differences at initiation of treatment for posttraumatic …

On the Prevalence of Veteran Deaths in State Prisons

Abstract: This article presents the first look at the prevalence of veteran deaths in state prisons using data from the National Corrections Reporting Program (NCRP). We find that …

The Association of Military and Pre-military Sexual Trauma with Risk for Suicide Ideation, Plans, and Attempts

Abstract: Military sexual trauma is a strong predictor of psychiatric disorders and negative health outcomes among military personnel and veterans, but little is known about its …

Pain in Canadian Veterans: Analysis of data from the Survey on Transition to Civilian Life

Abstract: Little is known about the prevalence of chronic pain among Veterans outside the United States. To describe the prevalence of chronic pain and associated …

Mental health and functional impairment outcomes following a 6-week intensive treatment programme for UK military veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD): a naturalistic study to explore dropout and health outcomes at follow-up

Abstract: Combat Stress, a UK national charity for veterans with mental health problems, has been funded by the National Health Service (NHS) to provide a national specialist …

Total Force Fitness: The Military Family Fitness Model

Abstract: The military lifestyle can create formidable challenges for military families. This article describes the Military Family Fitness Model (MFFM), a comprehensive model …

Why do they fail? A qualitative follow up study of 1000 recruits to the British Army Infantry to understand high levels of attrition (UK)

Abstract: BACKGROUND:The British Army has over 100 career employment groups to which recruits may apply. The Infantry is one of these career employment groups; it accounts for 25% …

The Prevalence of Mental Health Disorders in (ex-) Military Personnel with a Physical Impairment: A Systematic Review

Abstract: Having a visual, hearing or physical impairment (defined as problems in body function or structure) may adversely influence the mental well-being of military personnel. …