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Proceedings of a Round Table Held to Engage a Whole-of-Community Approach for Suicide Prevention in Serving Military Members, Veterans, and Public Safety Personnel

Summary: Suicide is a major tragedy that touches many in the military, Veteran (former military), and public safety personnel (M/V/PSP) communities. One of the challenges in …

NATO/EAPC Women, Peace and Security: Policy and Action Plan

Abstract: United Nations Security Council Resolution (UNSCR) 1325 was unanimously adopted on 31 October 2000 and established the Women, Peace and Security (WPS) agenda. This first …

Psychological Flexibility and Set-Shifting Among Veterans Participating in a Yoga Program: A Pilot Study

Abstract: Trauma-focused psychotherapies do not meet the needs of all veterans. Yoga shows some potential in reducing stress and perhaps even PTSD in veterans, although little is …

PTSD is associated with emotional eating among veterans seeking treatment for overweight/obesity

Abstract: Both obesity and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) are common among veterans. Veterans with PTSD are at higher risk for obesity and have poorer outcomes in obesity …

Reflections on recovery, rehabilitation and reintegration of injured service members and Veterans from a bio-psychosocial-spiritual perspective

Abstract: Medical interventions regarding trauma resuscitation have increased survivorship to levels not previously attained. Multiple examples from recent conflicts illustrate the …

Fourteen-year trajectories of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms in UK military personnel, and associated risk factors

Abstract: The aim of this study was to examine trajectories of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms over a 14-year period and the risk factors associated with each …

Exploring patterns of alcohol misuse in treatment-seeking UK veterans: A cross-sectional study

Abstract: Aims: To explore patterns of alcohol misuse in a sample of treatment-seeking veterans compared to the UK Armed Forces personnel population and the general public. …

Planned Dream Interventions: A Pragmatic Randomized Control Trial to Evaluate a Psychological Treatment for Traumatic Nightmares in UK Military Veterans

Abstract: Nightmares are a hallmark symptom of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), affecting an estimated 90% of trauma-exposed adults. This article reports on a pragmatic …

Contexts precipitating help-seeking among partners of veterans with posttraumatic stress disorder: A qualitative exploration

Abstract: Research has shown that the increased demands associated with the aftereffects of traumatic deployment experiences can have adverse effects on the mental health, …

The Armed Forces Covenant Annual Report 2018

This report details progress made with the covenant and includes a summary of this year's deliverables and commitments. This is the seventh annual report since the Armed Forces Act …

Understanding future needs of Canadian Veterans

Abstract: Background: Planning for the future needs of Canadian veterans requires comprehensive and detailed data on the size of the Canadian veteran population and their health. …

Identifying probable Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder: Applying supervised machine learning to data from a UK military cohort

Abstract: Background: Early identification of probable post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) can lead to early intervention and treatment. Aims: This study aimed to evaluate …