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Call to Mind: Wales

Abstract: This report provides the findings from a review of the mental and related health needs of veterans and family members in Wales. A lot of good work has been developed in …

Employment in Mind: The Poppy Factory employability service and veterans with mental health conditions

Abstract: Centre for Mental Health was requested by The Poppy Factory, with funding from the Forces in Mind Trust to review the evidence about how to support Armed Forces veterans …

The Warrior Programme - Randomised Control Trial 2015

Abstract: Many organisations exist to support ex-Service personnel facing difficulties in their transition to civilian life, and a large number claim to improve mental health or …

Call to Mind: A Framework for Action

Abstract: This report provides the first UK-wide summary of common issues in meeting the mental and related health and social care needs of veterans and their family members. The …

Childhood Antecedents of Incarceration and Criminal Justice Involvement Among Homeless Veterans

Abstract: Although criminal justice involvement and incarceration are common problems for homeless veterans, few studies have examined childhood risk factors for criminal justice …

Civilian Social Work: Serving the Military and Veteran Populations

Abstract: This article discusses social work practice areas for civilian social workers who provide services to military service members,veterans, and their families. These …

Collective stories and well-being: Using a dialogical narrative approach to understand peer relationships among combat veterans experiencing post-traumatic stress disorder

Abstract: sing a dialogical narrative approach, this original research explored how combat veterans experiencing post-traumatic stress disorder made sense of peer relationships …

Male combat veterans' narratives of PTSD, masculinity, and health

Abstract: This article uniquely examines the ways a group of male combat veterans talk about masculinity and how, following post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), they performed …

Transition From the Military Into Civilian Life: An Exploration of Cultural Competence

The issue of transition is explored, using theory, to consider the differences in lifestyle that veterans needs to consider when moving permanently back to being a civilian. The …

Ethical Considerations for Military Clinical Psychologists: A Review of Selected Literature

Abstract: Clinical psychology has had a long and distinguished association with the practice of mental health care in the military. Although clinical psychologists are trained both …

Military Mental Health Professionals On Operational Deployment: An Exploratory Study

Abstract: This exploratory study aimed to develop greater insight into the occupational and personal nature of the practice of mental healthcare on operational deployments. …

The Stigma of Mental Health Problems and Other Barriers to Care in the UK Armed Forces

Abstract: Background: As with the general population, a proportion of military personnel with mental health problems do not seek help. As the military is a profession at high risk …