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Parental suicide attempt and offspring self-harm and suicidal thoughts: Results from the Avon Longitudinal Study of Parents and Children (ALSPAC) birth cohort

Abstract: Parental suicidal behavior is associated with offspring's risk of suicidal behavior. However, much of the available evidence is from population registers or clinical …

Warring Identities: Identity Conflict and the Mental Distress of American Veterans of the Wars in Iraq and Afghanistan

Abstract: Drawing from 26 life story interviews of recent American veterans, this paper analyzes the identity struggle faced by soldiers returning from Operation Iraqi Freedom and …

Lost Voices: A Royal British Legion Report on Hearing Problems among Service Personnel and Veterans

Summary: Legion research indicates that UK veterans under the age of 75 are about three and a half times more likely than the general population to report difficulty hearing. This …

Health and welfare of the ex-Service community in Scotland 2014

Abstract: This report summarises the size, demographic profile and welfare needs of the Scotland ex-Service community in 2014. The results are drawn from a face-to-face, in-home …

PTSD is Negatively Associated with Physical Performance and Physical Function in Older Overweight Military Veterans

Abstract: This study examines the effect of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) on function and physical performance in older overweight military Veterans with comorbid …

The Armed Forces Covenant Annual Report 2013

Abstract: The Armed Forces Covenant is a big commitment in more ways than one. It is a Covenant between the Armed Forces Community, the Government and the Nation as a whole – …

Randomized Controlled Trial of Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) for Symptoms of Combat-Related Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

Abstract: Therapies for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) endorsed by the Department of Defense and Veterans Administration are relatively lengthy, costly, and yield variable …

Well-being and suicidal ideation of secondary school students from military families

Abstract: Background: The mental health of children is a primary public health concern; adolescents of military personnel may be at increased risk of experiencing poorer …

Army Families Federation Briefing 2013: Minimising upheaval during refurbishment of SFA

Abstract: Service families move regularly – in the AFF Grab Survey 2012 72% of families had moved at least twice in the last five years however more senior NCOs and officers had …

Dissemination of family-centered prevention for military and veteran families: adaptations and adoption within community and military systems of care

Abstract: In response to the needs of military families confronting the challenges of prolonged war, we developed Families OverComing Under Stress (FOCUS), a multi-session …

The Impact of Sport and Physical Activity on the Well-being of Combat Veterans: A Systematic Review

Abstract: This review examined the potential impact of sport and physical activity upon the subjective and psychological well-being of combat veterans in the aftermath of physical …

Future Horizons Programme: Final Report

Abstract: This report draws to a conclusion the trial phase of the Future Horizons Programme (FHP) and considers 18 months of data from the Catterick cohort. This includes Early …