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Policy Summary: Reframing the narrative on transition

The Understanding the Transition from Military to Civilian Life report (2025) identifies areas within Defence where in-career transition preparation could be strengthened to help …

Improving Service Family Engagement with the Transition to Civilian Life: Insights and Behaviour Change Interventions

While most individuals achieve the transition to civilian life smoothly, some face significant challenges. Although numerous support services are available to those who need them, …

From apprehension to acceptance: Exploring Veterans' perspectives on a community-led yoga intervention for PTSD

Abstract: This qualitative study explored the perceived expectations, benefits, and challenges of a 12-week community mindfulness-based yoga program for U.S. military veterans with …

"I don't get to feel this good very often": Virtual reality intervention for Veterans receiving end-of-life care

Abstract: BACKGROUND: While virtual reality (VR) is a valuable therapeutic tool, its utility for hospice and palliative care (HPC) is understudied. OBJECTIVES: We explored the use …

Diagnoses of mental health disorders among U.S. active component service members, 2020-2024

Abstract: Mental health disorders have long been recognized as a problem in a wide range of domains, including the military, resulting in significant impacts on general morbidity, …

Overseas military transition and post-military job retention

Abstract: Adjustment from military life to the corporate or civilian world can be challenging for some individuals who have served in the armed forces. The purpose of this …

Identifying factors associated with loneliness in older United States Veterans: An ecological systems approach

Abstract: PURPOSE: The current study examined whether multi-level ecological factors, including sociodemographic characteristics, military-related characteristics, social support, …

Examining reductions in thwarted belongingness, perceived burdensomeness, and rumination within group-based behavioral activation treatment for depression

Abstract: Rates of depressive disorders are especially high among the U.S. veteran population, and depressed patients are at greater risk for a number of negative social and health …

Psychological well-being among West Point cadets: The role of emotion beliefs and emotional integration

Abstract: Cadets at the United States Military Academy face challenges that evoke negative emotions, threatening their psychological well-being. Emotional integration–having an …

Physical activity to reduce cardiometabolic risk in Veterans and their families: Protocol for an interdisciplinary investigation with toolkit co-design

Abstract: Many veterans experience a decline in their physical activity following their separation from service. Contributory factors include changes in lifestyle, routines and …

Impact of Veterans' military-to-civilian transition experiences on their longer-term mental health

Abstract: PURPOSE: How well the over 200,000 U.S. servicemembers who complete military service each year navigate the transition to civilian life may impact their later-life …