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Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Symptoms in the Files of Australian Servicemen Hospitalized in 1942–1952

Abstract: Objective: To investigate post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptomatology in servicemen hospitalized 1942–1952. Method: Hospital files of servicemen (n = 590) …

Health concerns in UK Armed Forces personnel

Abstract: As a result of the nature of their employment members of the UK Armed Forces may, on occasion, be exposed to physical danger. Although the nature of the occupational …

Military experience strongly influences post-service eating behavior and BMI status in American veterans

Abstract: In-depth interviews were conducted with veterans (n = 64) with an average age of 57 years to investigate eating behavior and food insecurity during military service and …

The Bradley Report - Lord Bradley's Review of People with Mental Health Problems or Learning Disabilities in the Criminal Justice System

Abstract: This report examines whether veteran offenders with mental health problems or learning disabilities could be diverted from prison to other support services.  

Parental Suicide: the Long-term Impact on Children and Young People

Abstract: This paper reports on a work-in-progress research project exploring adults' experiences of childhood or adult losses after parental suicide. Suicide is the violent and …

Evidence of poorer life-course mental health outcomes among veterans of the Korean War cohort

Abstract: Objective: Comparing the outcomes of veterans who served in Korea and those who served elsewhere, we examined the treatment of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), …

Defence Medical Services: A review of the clinical governance of the Defence Medical Services in the UK and overseas

Abstract: This report is the product of a fruitful collaboration between the Department of Health and the Ministry of Defence, and between the Healthcare Commission and the …

Post-traumatic stress disorder and health problems among medically ill Canadian peacekeeping Veterans

Abstract: Objective: The aim of the present study was to examine the relationship between post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptom severity and four significant health …

Individual Risk Factors Associated with Premature Discharge from Military Service

Abstract: Research on military populations indicates that failure to complete training is a significant problem for armed forces around the world. The present study estimated the …

An International Comparison of Health, Social Care and Welfare Legislation and its Effects on Older British Nationals' Mobility within the European Union: Final Report Prepared for Age Concern England and The Royal British Legion

Abstract: In May 2008, the European and International Unit for Age Concern England (ACE), supported by The Royal British Legion (TRBL) invited tenders for a mapped analysis of …

Associations Between PTSD Symptoms and Parenting Satisfaction in a Female Veteran Sample

Abstract: The goal of this brief article is to examine the relationships between the posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptom clusters and parenting satisfaction in a sample …

A Study of Substance Abuse, Traumata and Social Support Systems Among Homeless Veterans

Abstract: This study of 310 women and 315 men, homeless veterans, who abuse substances is designed to examine predictors of readmission to inpatient drug treatment in a two-year …