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Commentary - suicide among Scottish military veterans

Abstract: In September 2021, the UK Government announced that for the first time the numbers of ex-service personnel who take their own lives will be officially recorded, …

Decision (not) to disclose mental health conditions or substance abuse in the work environment: A multiperspective focus group study within the military

Abstract: Objectives: Many workers in high-risk occupations, such as soldiers, are exposed to stressors at work, increasing their risk of developing mental health conditions and …

Adversity during military service: the impact of military sexual trauma, emotional bullying and physical assault on the mental health and well-being of women veterans

Abstract:  Despite making up about 11% of the UK military, there remains limited investigation on the impact of adversity women experience during their service in the UK military. …

What do environment-related illnesses tell us about the character of military medicine and future clinical requirements?

Abstract: Extreme environments present medical and occupational challenges that extend beyond generic resuscitation, to formulating bespoke diagnoses and prognoses and embarking on …

Social and Economic Costs of Gambling Problems and Related Harm Among UK Military Veterans

Abstract: Military veterans are at heightened risk of problem gambling. Little is known about the costs of problem gambling and related harm among United Kingdom (UK) Armed Forces …

Suicide among Scottish military veterans: follow-up and trends

Abstract: Objectives: The risk of suicide among UK military veterans remains unclear. Few recent studies have been undertaken, and most studies found no clear evidence of …

Contribution of mental ill health during military service to postservice benefit claims in the UK

Abstract: Objectives: While most UK military personnel transition successfully into civilian life, some experience unemployment and disability, which may be partly attributable to …

Sex-specific differences in physical health and health services use among Canadian Veterans: a retrospective cohort study using healthcare administrative data

Abstract: Introduction: Military occupations have historically been, and continue to be, male dominated. As such, female military Veteran populations tend to be understudied, and …

Military families: the impacts of having a first child during service on military mothers

Abstract: Introduction: The rights, roles and responsibilities of servicewomen in the UK Armed Forces has changed dramatically over time. Previously, service personnel were …

Caring for the carers: a COVID-19 psychological support programme

Abstract: The outbreak of COVID-19 and the subsequent pandemic brought unprecedented worldwide challenges born out of a rapidly escalating health and economic crisis. From …

Military families and military-to-civilian transition: the current state of play

Abstract: Military-to-civilian transition is a complex phenomenon; there is no consensus concerning the determinants of success, the mechanisms that support transition, and when …

Association between acute psychiatric bed availability in the Veterans Health Administration and veteran suicide risk: a retrospective cohort study

Abstract: Background: Veteran suicides have increased despite mental health investments by the Veterans Health Administration (VHA). Objective: To examine relationships between …