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Positive Futures: Getting Transition Right in Scotland - Health & Wellbeing

Abstract: This report is the final one in the series of reports on transition from the Scottish Veterans Commissioner (SVC). Throughout this series, the focus has been on how …

Factors influencing parental functioning and satisfaction for veteran mothers during civilian transition

Abstract: Objective: Risk and protective factors associated with parental functioning (i.e., meeting child's emotional needs) and satisfaction (i.e., closeness) were examined among …

Understanding ‘Negative Transitioning’ in British Ex-Service Personnel

Abstract: This research addressed three measures of negative transitioning, mental ill-health, imprisonment and homelessness, using a sample of 323 respondents from all Services …

Sources of occupational stress among the military musicians of the Royal Air Force

Abstract: Occupational stress has been studied in the military and among professional musicians but not yet among military musicians. We may speculate that military musicians are …

Correlates of Bystander Intervention Attitudes and Intentions Among Young Adult Active Duty Male Soldiers

Abstract: Sexual assault is a significant problem within the United States military. Bystander intervention skills training is recognized as a promising strategy for sexual assault …

Substance Use, Financial Stress, Employment Disruptions, and Anxiety among [US] Veterans during the COVID-19 Pandemic

Abstract: The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in financial, employment, and mental health challenges. In general, American veterans report high rates of substance use, which may be …

Home Health Aides' Increased Role in Supporting Older Veterans and Primary Healthcare Teams During COVID-19: a Qualitative Analysis

Abstract: Background: Home health aides are important but often overlooked members of care teams, providing functional and emotional support to patients. These services became …

Dose of Exercise Therapy Among Active Duty Soldiers with Chronic Pain Is Associated with Lower Risk of Long-Term Adverse Outcomes After Linking to the Veterans Health Administration

Abstract: Research in soldiers who had been deployed to Iraq or Afghanistan suggests that nonpharmacological treatments may be protective against adverse outcomes. However, the …

Community-Based Recreational Therapy for Veterans with Behavioral Health Disorders: Impacts on Quality of Life, Participation, and Happiness

Abstract: Identifying evidenced-based interventions that improve health outcomes for Veterans with behavioral health disorders is a national priority. Thus, this study examined …

Pain Catastrophizing Mediates the Relationship Between Pain Intensity and Sleep Disturbances in U.S. Veterans with Chronic Pain

Abstract: Veterans with chronic pain frequently report comorbid disruptions in sleep and psychological dysfunction. The purpose of this study was to investigate whether …

Stress and Coping among Post-9/11 Veterans During COVID-19: A Qualitative Exploration

Abstract: Behavioral health has been a topic of great concern during the COVID-19 pandemic, with researchers and health providers exhibiting special concern for populations who …

The Mental Health of Vietnam Theater Veterans—the Lasting Effects of the War: 2016–2017 Vietnam Era Health Retrospective Observational Study

Abstract: Mental health data from the 2016–2017 Vietnam Era Health Retrospective Observational Study (VE-HEROeS) were analyzed by cohort, represented by United States Vietnam …