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Spouses serve too: Military life stress among newly enrolled millennium cohort family study spouses

Abstract: This study estimated the prevalence of behavioral health conditions among military spouses and examined their associations with military life stressors. Participants were …

Living with a loved one's mental health issue: Recognizing the lived experiences of military spouses

Abstract: Limited evidence surrounds the lived experiences of military spouses whose partner has mental health issues. This lack of evidence may be due to factors such as global …

'If the father says so, that's how it is': Meanings ascribed to the notion of the military family

Abstract: This paper builds on findings from the first systematic study of military families in Slovenia (2019–2022) to critically examine how military families are perceived and …

Meeting the behavioral health needs of military service members, Veterans and their families: Cohen Veterans Network client population

Abstract: Access to and utilization of mental health services is critical for active service military personnel, veterans, their spouses, and their children. However, barriers …

Evaluating an expressive writing program in supporting military women's transition to civilian life

Abstract: Expressive writing programs provide opportunities to engage in reflective writing centred on lived experience. Research shows the benefits of expressive writing for …

Examining the acceptability and feasibility of a doula intervention program for Veterans receiving VA maternity care benefits

Abstract: We aimed to assess the feasibility and acceptability of a community-based doula care pilot program for pregnant veterans receiving Department of Veterans Affairs …

The silent service: Identifying under-recognized young military caregivers

Abstract: Introduction: Recognizing and supporting family caregivers is critical to the Department of Veteran Affairs mission to support Veterans health and reduce the risk of …

Support for the bereaved community – Report by the Scottish Veterans Commissioner

The Scottish Veterans Commissioner has undertaken a short review of support for the Armed Forces bereaved community in Scotland. This review picks up some of the areas outlined in …

The intersection of traumatic events across generations: PTSD symptoms among war Veterans with Holocaust survivor parents before and following the October 7 terror attack

Abstract: Previous traumatic exposure, as well as ancestral trauma, may render individuals more sensitive to subsequent trauma. The current study examined the intersection between …

Partner military deployment during wartime is associated with maternal depression and impaired maternal-infant attachment: A matched-control study from the Israel-Hamas war

Abstract: Purpose: The pregnancy and postpartum periods represent a time of heightened psychological vulnerability with implications for the offspring. Knowledge of the mental …

Invisible bodies of war: British servicewomen on covert operations in Northern Ireland

Abstract: Women were employed to operate covertly with British security forces and paramilitary organisations during the Troubles in Northern Ireland (1968-1998). However, the …

The heart, the backbone, the counterweight: Constructing relationships between military families, the military, and the nation in the UK Armed Forces Families Strategy

Abstract: There exists an established literature within critical military studies detailing how military welfare policies attempt to manoeuvre non-serving military spouses' …