This report is a review of evidence on the health of UK veterans with post-combat disorders and their transition to civilian life. The review identifies why some veterans have …
Abstract: While it is known that some UK Armed Forces (UK AF) personnel and veterans experience physical and mental health problems, the possible future healthcare needs of …
Abstract: Estimates suggest that hundreds of thousands of military service members will transition out of the U.S. military in the coming years. The state of Alabama has among the …
This information sheet was originally produced for Service Leavers of the British Army, to explore and build understanding of the emotional pathways of military transition to …
Abstract: Over the last 10 years, the UK armed forces (UKAF) have been involved in operations worldwide. Mental health in the armed forces (AF) has been the subject of …
Abstract: Introduction Despite increases in the number of ex-service personnel seeking treatment for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), there remain a number of barriers to …
Abstract: Evidence suggests that veterans with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) have a poorer treatment response than nonveterans. In this study, we explored heterogeneity in …
Abstract: Defence is increasingly challenging itself to become a more diverse and inclusive organisation. It recognises that recruitment and inclusion of individuals with diverse …
Abstract: Background: Little is known about the prevalence of mental health outcomes in UK personnel at the end of the British involvement in the Iraq and Afghanistan conflicts. …
Abstract: There is a bi-directional relationship between sleep and psychological and physical disorders. Chronic insomnia is primarily the result of autonomic nervous system (ANS) …
Abstract: The Shell Shock theatre production (http://www.shellshock.org.uk) is adapted from Shell Shock: The Diary of Tommy Atkins, a book by a combat veteran (Blower, 2011). The …
Abstract: Background: Mechanisms by which liaison mental health services (LMHS) may bring about improved patient and organisational outcomes are poorly understood. A small number …