The General Practitioner and the Military Veteran

Abstract: Objectives: To assess the knowledge of members of the Royal College of General Practitioners (RCGP) on veteran's health issues, assess present support, and establish …

The Lifelong Struggle of Finnish World War II Veterans

Abstract: In many countries veterans from World War II are growing old. Research has shown that war experiences continue to impact those who have been involved in war for a long …

The Effects of Surfing and the Natural Environment on the Well-Being of Combat Veterans

Abstract: Although researchers have identified the benefits of physical activity on well-being, there is little evidence concerning the effects of nature-based physical activity. …

Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Post Iraq and Afghanistan: Prevalence Among Military Subgroups

Abstract: A large body of research has been produced in recent years investigating posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) among military personnel following deployment to Iraq and …

Needs of Military Families: Family and Educator Perspective

Abstract: This qualitative research study explores the problems military families, educators, and school districts have in building positive and effective partnerships. It is …

The US framework for understanding, preventing, and caring for the mental health needs of service members who served in combat in Afghanistan and Iraq: a brief review of the issues and the research

Abstract: This paper reviews the psychological health research conducted in the United States in support of combat veterans from Iraq and Afghanistan, using the Military …

Depression and anxiety symptoms in male veterans and non-veterans: the Health and Retirement Study.

Abstract: Objectives: We examined whether veteran status was associated with elevated depression and anxiety symptoms in men aged 50 and older after adjusting for sociodemographic …

Narrative Transformation Among Military Personnel on an Adventurous Training and Sport Course

Abstract: In the wake of recent wars, some military personnel face considerable physical and mental health problems. In this article I explore the effects of an adapted sport and …

Somatic symptoms and health-related quality of life among treatment-seeking Canadian Forces personnel with PTSD

Abstract: This study examined the association between somatic complaints and health-related quality of life (HR-QoL) in treatment-seeking Canadian military personnel with …

Deployment-related mental health support: comparative analysis of NATO and allied ISAF partners

Abstract: Background: For years there has been a tremendous gap in our understanding of the mental health effects of deployment and the efforts by military forces at trying to …

The Mental Health of the UK Armed Forces: Where Facts Meet Fiction

Abstract: A substantial amount of research has been conducted into the mental health of the UK military in recent years. This article summarises the results of the various studies …

Post Military Adjustment to Civilian Life: Potential Risks and Protective Factors

Abstract: Background: Adjustment to civilian life in Canadian veterans after release from military service has not been well studied. Objectives: The objectives of this study …