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Dementia, post-traumatic stress disorder and major depressive disorder: a review of the mental health risk factors for dementia in the military veteran population

This systematic review explores the relationship between post traumatic stress disorder and major depressive disorder with dementia within the military veteran population.

Annual Medical Discharges in the UK Regular Armed Forces (1 April 2013 - 31 March 2018)

Abstract: This bulletin has been published to provide both the Ministry of Defence (MOD) and the general public with information on the number and rate of personnel that leave the …

“Once a Soldier, a Soldier Forever”: Exiled Zimbabwean Soldiers in South Africa

Abstract: Through military training, soldiers’ bodies are shaped and prepared for war and military-related duties. In the context these former Zimbabwean soldiers find …

Sources of Moral Injury Among War Veterans: A Qualitative Evaluation

Abstract: Service members deployed to war are at risk for moral injury, but the potential sources of moral injury are poorly understood. The aim of this qualitative study was to …

You’re just chopped off at the end': Retired servicemen’s identity work struggles in the military to civilian transition

Abstract: Promoting positive transition to retirement and cultural adaption for ex-service personnel has been identified as a priority for both social-science research and for …

Systematic review of mental health disorders and intimate partner violence victimisation among military populations

Abstract: Purpose There is growing awareness of the problem of intimate partner violence (IPV) among military populations. IPV victimisation has been shown to be associated with …

Exploring resilience models in a sample of combat-exposed military service members and veterans:a comparison and commentary

Abstract: Background: The term resilience is applied in numerous ways in the mental health field, leading to different perspectives of what constitutes a resilient response and …

The South Yorkshire Armed Forces Covenant Project: Mapping of the Armed Forces Community Across the Region

Summary: This document presents the findings from the first of four community capacity building components of the South Yorkshire Armed Forces Covenant project in the UK. Overall, …

Understanding resilience as it affects the transition from the UK Armed Forces to civilian life

Abstract: In the years following the release of the UK Ministry of Defence’s (MOD) Armed Forces Covenant1 and Strategy for Veterans, there has been growing interest among …

The Nation's Duty: Challenging Society’s Disservice to a new Generation of Veterans

Summary: This report focuses exclusively on veterans under 50. In a rapidly changing world, and at a time when the shape of the ArmedForces is being re-defined, the concept of a …

Is Integrated CBT Effective in Reducing PTSD Symptoms and Substance Use in Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans? Results from a Randomized Clinical Trial

Abstract: This study is the first to examine integrated cognitive behavioral therapy (ICBT) in a sample of military veterans with co-occurring posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) …

Resisting decline? Narratives of independence among aging limbless veterans

Abstract: ‘Maintaining independence’ is a core project for many older people; a project which has received critical attention within aging studies. In this paper, we extend …