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Spiritual Injuries—An Australian Defence Force Experience

Abstract: The Australian Defence Force (ADF) has recently completed a significant two-decade long series of major international deployments. With this has come a much greater …

Exploring the prevalence of gambling harm among active duty military personnel: a systematic scoping review

Abstract: The prevalence of gambling harm among active duty military personnel is a largely unexplored topic. With different forms of social gambling often found within (or in …

A qualitative analysis of the impact of potentially morally injurious experiences in the Canadian Armed Forces

Abstract: Moral injury (MI) refers to the psychological, social, and spiritual consequences of exposure to events that transgress core moral beliefs. Such consequences include …

Military to Civilian Transition Challenges, Caregiving Activities, and Well-being Among Spouses of Newly Released Canadian Armed Forces Veterans

Abstract: Transition to civilian life may not only be highly challenging for service members, but also for their spouses, especially following a medical release. Often, the …

Homecoming as Safe Haven or the New Front: Attachment and Detachment in Military Couples

Abstract: Traumatized military couples represent a new population for the application of attachment theory constructs. An innovative clinical social work practice model, grounded …

A Double Bind for the Ties that Bind: A Pilot Study of Mental Health Challenges among Female US Army Officers and Impact on Family Life

Abstract: Female military personnel, rising in both number and in rank, are key to the success of the US military. ­Currently 16% of active-duty enlisted personnel and 18% of all …

The Armed Forces Covenant Annual Report 2019

Abstract: This report is intended under the Armed Forces Act 2011 to ensure that Parliament, on behalf of the people of the UK, can understand how the Covenant continues to be …

Relationship of Service Members’ Deployment Trauma, PTSD Symptoms and Experiential Avoidance to Postdeployment Family Reengagement

Abstract: This research examined whether military service members’ deployment-related trauma exposure, PTSD symptoms and experiential avoidance are associated with their observed …

Exploring Moral Injury: Theory, Measurement, and Applications

Abstract: This research brief summarizes and highlights presentations on moral injury related to theory, measurement, and applications. The overall was to identify current gaps …

The Nature and Activity of Liaison Mental Services in Acute Hospital Settings: A Multi-Site Cross Sectional Study

Abstract: To describe the clinical activity patterns and nature of interventions of hospital-based liaison psychiatry services in England. The method adopted was a multi-site, …

Health and Wellbeing in an Outdoor and Adventure Sports Context

Abstract: Outdoor and adventure sports (OAS) have been linked to positive health and wellbeing outcomes. This Special Edition brings together cutting-edge research and thought on …

Psychological outcomes following sexual assault: Differences by sexual assault setting

Abstract: Sexual assault is associated with increased psychological distress. It is possible that military sexual assault (MSA) is associated with heightened psychological …