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Quantifying health gains in the Veteran community: Analyzing the impact of Team RWB activities on key health indicators in Veterans

Abstract: Notably, at the study’s onset, the participants, which were newly-joined Team RWB members, were generally more unhealthy than the general population. They displayed …

Improving early intervention: Identifying risk factors for UK military Veterans that access military charities—a case-control study and an AI-powered predictive model open access

Abstract: Some veterans face unique physical, mental, and social challenges, leading them to seek assistance from military charities. This case-control study uses data from the …

Understanding the transition to long-term care: Perceptions of family care partners of older adult Veterans

Abstract: Introduction: Veterans and their family care partners represent a unique demographic with specific needs that may differ from those of the general population. The …

Veteran Transition Screener (VTS): A personalized empirical approach to assessing well-being during the military-to-civilian transition

Abstract: As U.S. post-9/11 veterans leave the military and enter the military-to-civilian transition phase, they navigate cultural and social identity adjustments, and their …

Military Veterans wellness program: Performance measurement framework

Abstract: Veterans may struggle with numerous challenges, including the transition to civilian life, physical or mental health issues (e.g., posttraumatic stress disorder), …

What interventions can improve social connections for military partners? A scoping review

Abstract: Introduction: Social connection is a key component of all people’s well-being, but especially for that of military partners, who are required to navigate their lives …

Entangled bodies: Reimagining women’s chronic pain experience in the military through a new materialist perspective

Abstract: Women in military contexts navigate chronic pain shaped by intersecting social, institutional, and material factors. Military institutions, grounded in masculine ideals, …

It’s time for a healthy aging strategy for Canada’s Veterans

Abstract: Canada’s Veterans are an aging population, and many Veterans in this cohort are positioned to age with increasingly complex health and social needs. These changing …

Coming out and social acceptance: Understanding LGBTQ Veterans' minority stressors

Abstract:This quantitative study explored the experiences of LGBTQ veterans residing in Ohio, examining the relationship between the coming out process, social acceptance, and …

Better serving those who serve: Supporting psychological wellness of LGB military personnel in the post “Don’t Ask Don’t Tell” era

Abstract:Few studies have been able to explore lesbian, gay, and bisexual military personnel’s experiences in military mental healthcare settings. This study examined the …

Investigating the impact of adaptive sports and recreation involvement for Veterans

Abstract:Adaptive sports and recreation programs offer a promising complementary recreationbased treatment option for veterans with service-connected disabilities and health …

Perceptions of organizational affect and holistic mental health in United States Army soldiers during and after deployment

Abstract: This study examined how U.S. Army Soldiers' subjective perceptions of organizational affect relate to holistic mental health across the deployment cycle. Using a repeated …