• Theme: Well-Being
Clear all

UK Veterans' Mental Health and well-being Before and During the COVID-19 Pandemic: a Longitudinal Cohort Study

Abstract: The objective of this study is to investigate the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the health and well-being of UK ex-service personnel (veterans) before and during …

Development and validation of the mirror image comfort and avoidance scale (MICAS)

Abstract: Purpose: The purpose of this study was to develop an instrument to measure the experience of viewing one’s reflection in the mirror for use in rehabilitation, nursing, …

Mindfulness-based Interventions for Military Veterans: A systematic Review and Analysis of the Literature

Abstract: In recent years, mindfulness-based interventions (MBIs) have experienced exponential growth in terms of development, application, and research. However, few studies have …

Caring for carers: Understanding the physical and psychological well-being of carers of veterans in Australia

Abstract: Carers of veterans tend to put their own physical and psychological well-being needs behind the needs of the person they are caring for and often do not seek assistance …

Empty Curriculum, Empty Mind: Teaching Mindfulness with Military Veterans

Abstract: This conceptual essay places the Buddhist notion of sunyata, or emptiness, at the heart of the enterprise of teaching mindfulness with military veterans. It is a term …

An Exploration into the Experiences of Female Veterans Who Attended Higher Ground Military Programming

Abstract: Female veterans are the fastest growing military group, yet they are largely underrepresented in research (Hawkins & Crowe, 2018a, 2018b; Lundberg et al., 2016). …

Veterans Should Not Be Forgotten (VSNBF) programme evaluation

Abstract:The Veterans Should Not Be Forgotten Programme Evaluation Report documents the rapid design, delivery, and impact of 120 emergency grants (total value £2.39 million) …

Mind the gap: Sex, Gender, and Intersectionality in military-to-civilian Transitions

Abstarct: The authors conducted a review of existing research on sex, gender, and intersectionality in relation to military-to-civilian transition (MCT). Extensive international …

Life course Perspective on the Role of Military Sexual Trauma as a Pathway to Homelessness for Female Veterans

Abstract: The human dimension of war can be traumatizing. For women serving as active-duty service members, the atrocities of war can be exacerbated by sexual harassment and …

Quality Network for Veterans Mental Health Services; Aggregated Report; Pilot year (2020-2021)

Summary: This report highlights published specialist standards set against each clinical service collated into an anonymised report. Each service also receives a confidential …

Transgenerational exposure to combat: Military family, moral dilemmas, reclaiming self

This study sought to understand the impact that parental combat trauma has on children who serve in the armed forces. Using Semi structured interviews the study identified one …

Trajectories of alcohol misuse among the UK Armed Forces over a 12-year period

Abstract: Aim: To identify the main trajectories of alcohol misuse among UK military personnel from 12 years after the start of the Iraq war (2003) and the factors associated with …