Social support is an important correlate of health behaviors and outcomes. Studies suggest that veterans have lower social support than civilians, but interpretation is hindered by methodological limitations. Furthermore, little …
This paper explores the impact of social support on the mental health and psychosocial functioning in veterans following military deployment.
This study examined gender differences in the clinical, psychological and sociological factors that can result in OEF/OIF/OND veterans becoming homeless. The study found that there were a few notable differences …
This paper explores the use of technology to help provide social support to veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder.
This study sought to understand the differences in social support between veterans and civilians and whether sex is an impacting factor. Findings suggest that veterans could benefit from programs to …
The purpose of this article is to explore why and how veterans returning from Iraq and Afghanistan are objectified as heroes and used for various political and commercial ends. Recommendations …
“Thank a Veteran”: The Elevation and Instrumentation of U.S. Military Veterans Read More »
This chapter captures how army partners access support, considering both those who live on and off-patch. Two primary questions are addressed: (1) How do army partners prefer to seek support …
This paper explores gender differences in mental health, help-seeking behaviour and social support in the UK Armed Forces.
This paper explores the relationship between social support and post traumatic stress disorder in veterans in transition.
This paper investigates the relations between post-deployment divorce/separation and post-deployment stressors, social support and psychiatric symptomatology.
This article explores the relationship between social support and mental health conditions, in relation to veterans and military personnel who are seeking treatment. The article seeks to establish whether the …
This article examines social and psychological resources to better understand mental health outcomes among veterans and concludes that high levels of help-seeking support since deployment among veterans was associated with …
This study examines the relationship between posttraumatic stress disorder symptoms, trauma-related self-blame, social support and attachment, among female veterans with a childhood and/or military sexual trauma (MST).
This articles explores how veterans cope with traumatic memories. The results of this research are discussed in relation to how veterans can be supported by family and friends to work …
Tory cabinet minister Penny Mordaunt says more action is needed to tackle the problem of homeless veterans. It comes as traumatised soldiers have hit out over the current support system. …
City MP says More Needs to be Done to Tackle Homeless Veterans Crisis Read More »
Over recent decades, many Western states have reconfigured the composition of their military, with a greater reliance on Reservist personnel to supplement the work of Regular military personnel. This study …
A survey was sent to all recently released Canadian Armed Forces members to examine their military to civilian transition experience and what resources are needed to ensure a successful transition. …
Transitioning from Military to Civilian Life: the Role of Mastery and Social Support Read More »
This research explores the relationship between positive mental health (PMH) and factors relating to family and household, and social support within this context.
This study examines gender differences in predictors of readmission to inpatient drug treatment programmes among homeless veterans. Veterans Affairs (V. A.) medical centers currently do not have services that are …
A Study of Substance Abuse, Traumata and Social Support Systems Among Homeless Veterans Read More »
This review highlights the importance of considering non-deployment stressors in military personnel. Military organisations should be able to improve the wellbeing of personnel through addressing exposure to, and mediating the …
This aim of this paper is to examine the potential impact of community support and military deployments on women discovering they are pregnant at 4 U.S. military bases.
This article examines the relationship between the number of deployments and the stress levels of women married to active duty U.S. service personnel.
This volume brings together research presented at the 2011 CMVHR (Canadian Military Veteran Health Research) Forum.
