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Pain and Sleep problems predict Quality of Life for Veterans with Serious Mental Illness

Abstract: Poor sleep and pain are common in veterans with serious mental illness (SMI), yet it is unclear how these may impact dimensions of quality of life. As such, this study …

Associations of TBI, PTSD, and depression with dementia risk among female military veterans: Not just men

Abstract: Over the past decade, it has become increasingly recognized that military veterans are at higher risk than the general population for neuropsychiatric conditions such as …

Burden among caregivers of service members and veterans following traumatic brain injury

Abstract: Objectives: To determine the (a) health status and caregiving appraisal and (b) influence of perceived burden on health and appraisal in a sample of caregivers helping …

Like a Refugee : Veterans, Vietnam, and the Making of a False Equivalence

Abstract: Throughout his presidential campaign, Donald Trump claimed that American veterans were treated worse than refugees and undocumented immigrants. That belief—that the …

Impact of paternal deployment to the conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan and paternal post-traumatic stress disorder on the children of military fathers

Abstract: Background: Little is known about the social and emotional well-being of children whose fathers have been deployed to the conflicts in Iraq/Afghanistan or who have …

Getting Sorted Out in East London: Vulnerability and Resilience of Homeless Ex-Servicemen

Abstract: This study explores homeless veterans’ past and present lives while paying close attention to their family and friend interactions. Men who were homeless (n=37) in the …

Differential BDNF methylation in combat exposed veterans and the association with exercise

Abstract: Brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) gene is associated with increased risk of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and plays a role in neuroplasticity, cognition …

Brain bootcamp: Pre-post comparison findings of an integrated behavioural health intervention for military members with reduced executive cognitive functioning

Abstract: Introduction: Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) Service members (SMs) experience higher rates of mild traumatic brain injuries (mTBIs) and psychosocial risk factors such as …

Relationship between obesity and health problems in help-seeking military veterans

Abstract: Background: UK Armed Forces (UK AF) veterans may be particularly vulnerable to obesity and its comorbid physical and mental health problems. Aim: To examine the …

Social influences and barriers to seeking healthcare for mental health problems among UK military personnel: qualitative and quantitative investigations

Abstract: Approximately 60% of UK military personnel who experience mental health problems, do not seek help. Typical demographics of military personnel provide one explanation …

Mental Health and the Armed Forces, Part Two: The Provision of Care

Abstract: We concluded in Part One of our inquiry into Mental Health and the Armed Forces that the vast majority of veterans leave the Services with no ill-effects. However, the …

Going It Alone: Post-9/11 Veteran Nonuse of Healthcare and Social Service Programs During Their Early Transition to Civilian Life

Abstract: Transitioning from military to civilian life is challenging for a substantial number of veterans.Successful transitions require veterans to function well in various …