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COVID-19 and the mental health of Canadian Armed Forces Veterans: A Cross-Sectional Survey

Abstract: Background: There are no data on the impact of COVID-19 and associated public health measures, including sheltering at home, travel restrictions, and changes in health …

Performance and image-enhancing drug use in military veterans

Abstract: The use of performance and image-enhancing drugs (PIEDs) among active military personnel and veterans presents a public health concern and has a potential impact on …

Gender differences in barriers to mental healthcare for UK military veterans: a preliminary investigation

Abstract: Introduction: Limited UK research focuses on female military veterans’ gender-related experiences and issues when accessing civilian mental healthcare support. This …

Aging together in the aftermath of war: marital adjustment and subjective age of veterans and their spouses

Abstract: Trauma has long-term effects on those directly exposed to it, but it also impacts those closest to them, particularly one’s spouse, as the marital relationship is of …

The Effect of a PTSD Service Dog on Military Veterans’ Medication Regimens: A Cross-Sectional Pilot Study

Abstract: Recent research suggests that service dogs may have clinically relevant benefits for military veterans with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). However, the effects of …

The Health and Wellbeing of Armed Forces Veterans in Northern Ireland: The Results of a Cross-sectional Psychological Wellbeing Survey

Abstract: Overview: This report details the findings of the Northern Ireland Veteran Health and Wellbeing Study (NIVHWS) psychological wellbeing survey; a cross-sectional survey …

The Transition of Military Veterans from Active Service to Civilian Life

Abstract: In every nation within NATO, service members at some point leave the military. The military-to-civilian transition is the term used to refer to the process by which …

Age at entry to UK military service and long-term mental health

Abstract: It has been suggested that ‘junior entry’ to the UK Armed Forces (prior to age 17.5 years) increases the risk of adverse mental health outcomes. We used data from a …

Veteran Peer Suicide Prevention: A Community‐based Peer Prevention Model

Abstract: The purpose of this study was to develop a conceptual model of community‐based veteran peer suicide prevention. We conducted a qualitative study in which …

Do Junior Entrants to the UK Armed Forces have worse outcomes than Standard Entrants?

Abstract: Introduction: The UK is the only permanent member of the UN Security Council that has a policy of recruiting 16 and 17 year old individuals into its regular Armed …

Childhood Trauma Exposure Exacerbates the Impact of Concurrent Exposure to Intimate Partner Violence on Women's Posttraumatic Symptoms

Abstract: Although it is well established that intimate partner violence (IPV) is detrimental to women's mental health, it remains unclear to what extent symptoms can be …

Moral injury and suicide ideation among combat veterans: the role of trauma-related shame and collective hatred

Abstract: Exposure to potentially morally injurious events (PMIEs) among combat veterans has been acknowledged as a significant stressful combat event that may lead to mental …