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Identity and Remembrance in the New Zealand Ex-Prisoners of War Association after the Second World War

Abstract: Captivity was the antithesis of what soldiers expected to experience during the Second World War. New Zealanders who were captured had to reconcile the difference between …

The Stigmatized Hero? A Review of UK Opinion Polls and Surveys on Perceptions of British Veterans in UK Society

Abstract: Findings from representative opinion polls and surveys provide information on pertinent perceptions of veterans in British society. The present project compares these …

Reducing Veterans’ Symptoms of Depression, Anxiety, Stress, and Posttraumatic Stress, and Enhancing Engagement in Occupations with SCUBA Diving and Occupational Therapy

Abstract: Veterans face significant occupational and mental health challenges. This article explores whether an occupational therapy program in combination with SCUBA diving can …

Clients of VA-Housed Legal Clinics: Legal and Psychosocial Needs When Seeking Services and Two Months Later

Abstract: Veterans often need civil legal services, yet little is known about veterans’ use and consequences of these services. This study examined veterans seeking legal …

How eLearning Can Decrease Challenges of Informal Family Caregivers of Service Members & Veterans with Invisible Injuries

Abstract: While a considerable amount of literature has explored the caregiver population, limited research has explored the critical need of education and training for individuals …

“Shelter from the Storm”: Military Service Member Spousal Caregiver Challenges and Barriers to Resources in the Midst of Enduring Conflicts

Abstract: The enduring nature of the Global War on Terrorism has created a generation of active duty service members and recently retired veterans who spent the majority of their …

Social Integration of Student Veterans: The Influence of Interactions with Faculty on Peer-Group Interactions

Abstract: Student veterans are distinct nontraditional students, inasmuch as their transition to campus is twofold. They are not only taking on the role of a student, but also …

Embracing Diverse Women Veteran Narratives: Intersectionality and Women Veteran’s Identity

Abstract: Women veterans are the fastest-growing population of veterans, yet women still face many barriers while serving and after leaving the military. An often-overlooked …

Transitioning from the Military to Higher Education: A Case Study of the Transition Assistance Program

Abstract: Joining the military can be an exciting and hopeful time for individuals looking to serve their country, embark on a new journey, and take advantage of professional and …

Unintended Consequences: Intimate Partner Violence, Military Caregivers, and the Law

Abstract: Of the millions of caregivers to injured, ill, or disabled United States military veterans, many are spouses or intimate partners. These individuals must negotiate their …

Investigating the Efficacy of Equine Assisted Therapy for Military Veterans With Posttraumatic Stress Symptomology

Abstract: A unique approach in trauma-focused psychotherapy is the evolving field of Equine Assisted Therapy (EAT), a nontraditional, experiential methodology centered on the …

“But Meanwhile the Dead Poison Us and Those Who Come after Us”: The Presence of Ghosts in Veterans’ Writing and Art and the Implications for Medical Professionals

Abstract: This article reviews the use of ghosts in veterans’ writing and art from world war one to present day. The review suggests that by using the ghost to connect narrative …