Abstract: Introduction: Military service affects the health and well-being of both Veterans and their family members, with increasing recognition of the need for support to be …
Abstract: Amputation following combat-related injury places substantial stress on survivors and their spouses. The purpose of this study was to explore the experiences of …
Abstract: Introduction: Mental distress frequently develops in sufferers of chronic diseases, including cancer. We examined the association between physical activity and mental …
Abstract: Introduction: Suicide risk is higher in Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) Veterans than the Canadian general population (CGP). Suicidality is understood to be caused by …
Abstract: Introduction: Military family life is characterized by frequent relocations, regular periods of separation, and living with the persistent risk of injury or death of …
Abstract: The risks of suicidality (suicidal ideation or behaviour) are higher in Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) Veterans (former members) than in the Canadian general population …
Abstract: Emerging evidence suggests that comorbid posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and major depressive disorder (PTSD/MDD) may impose an even greater burden than either …
Abstract: Limited research has examined how combat veterans experience deaths of comrades to combat or suicide. We sought to investigate the process and identify factors that …
Abstract: After a significant rise of 37% in 2018, we have seen the number of enquiries stabilise at 7,176, almost the same as this period in 2018. Housing continues to be the …
Abstract: This chapter describes the current status and utility of theories and frameworks that inform the complex work of supporting military personnel in their adaptation to life …
Abstract: Launched in July 2017 and funded by the Forces in Mind Trust (FiMT), the Armed Forces Community (AFC) Healthcare navigation Project tested the role of an AFC Healthcare …
Abstract: Background: Internationally, women are about to undertake combat duties alongside their male colleagues. The psychological effect of this policy change is largely …