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Social and Economic Costs of Gambling Problems and Related Harm Among UK Military Veterans

Abstract: Military veterans are at heightened risk of problem gambling. Little is known about the costs of problem gambling and related harm among United Kingdom (UK) Armed Forces …

Experiences of Intimate Partner Violence and Abuse among Civilian Partners of UK Military Personnel: Perceptions of the Impact of Military Life and Experiences of Help-seeking and Support - Main Report

Abstract: The project explored the experiences of civilians who were, or are, in abusive intimate relationships with serving personnel and/or veterans (ie ex-serving personnel). …

Nobody views it as a negative thing to smoke: A qualitative study of the relationship between United States Air Force culture and tobacco use

Abstract: Tobacco use has long been a part of military culture, and rates of tobacco use remain higher among military personnel compared to civilians. The current study examines …

The theatre as therapy for military veterans? Exploring the mechanisms which impact psychosocial well-being and social connections during theatre-based programmes

Abstract: Background: In many countries, performing arts and theatre practices are being employed with Armed Forces Communities. However, very little evidence exists outlining the …

‘Lashings of Grog and Girls’: Masculinity and Sexuality in the Rehabilitation of Facially Disfigured Servicemen in the Second World War

Abstract: This article explores the importance of masculinity in the rehabilitation experience of members of the Royal Air Force who were facially disfigured during the Second …

Military families: the impacts of having a first child during service on military mothers

Abstract: Introduction: The rights, roles and responsibilities of servicewomen in the UK Armed Forces has changed dramatically over time. Previously, service personnel were …

Veterans and Animals: A Review of the Literature on well-being and Social Isolation and Recommendations during COVID-19

Abstract: Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the negative consequences of social isolation on well-being, the authors wanted to better understand the impact animals have on Veteran …

War Widows Knock on the Door: An Exploratory Study of the Experiences of Bereaved Military Families

Abstract: This report is about the experiences of bereaved military families in the UK and the impact of their loss. For a member of the Armed Forces there is an increased risk of …

ICD-11 posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and complex PTSD (CPTSD) in treatment seeking veterans: risk factors and comorbidity

Abstract: Purpose: Emerging evidence suggests that ICD-11 CPTSD is a more common condition than PTSD in treatment seeking samples although no study has explored risk factors and …

Acceptance matters: Disengagement and attrition among LGBT personnel in the U.S. military

Abstract: The U.S. military has undergone several changes in policies toward lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) service members over the past decade. Some LGBT service …

Women Veterans of the Canadian Armed Forces and Royal Canadian Mounted Police: A scoping review

Abstract: Introduction: This scoping review charts academic literature and government documents about women Veterans of the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) and the Royal Canadian …

Mental health and well-being of LGBT+ Veterans dismissed from the British Armed Forces before January 2000

Abstract: Between 1955 and January 2000, the UK Armed Forces and Ministry of Defence enforced a ban on lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and related (LGBT+) service, dismissing …