Military members want to do well when they leave service. Good well-being is one way of thinking about success in the transition to life after service. The word well-being has …
This article uses a wide-ranging spectrum of innovative methodologies to investigate the many issues concerning the impact of Outdoor and Adventure Sport on health and wellbeing, adding to our understanding …
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This paper explores the health and well-being of US veterans after leaving military service.
This paper explores lived experience narratives to help develop recovery and support policy around providing for the mental health and well being of LGBT+ veterans.
This pilot study explores whether the compulsory stay at home order implemented during the COVID-19 pandemic, effected the physical activity and well being of veterans in Alaska. 16 veterans living …
This cross-sectional study aimed to examine the association between potentially morally injurious events (PMIEs) and the mental health outcomes of UK Armed Forces veterans.
This literature review aimed to explore what is known about art engagement in veterans with visual impairments. The literature review found no research addressing this topic and as such makes …
This Infographic provides an overview and some key findings from The Canadian Armed Forces Transition Group (CAF TG) Satisfaction Survey, which administered to ill and/or injured Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) …
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This briefing paper details the key findings of research that explores the impact of parental deployment on the well-being of children.
This article evaluates the use of a web-based self-directed program to help develop wellness skills in veterans who served in the ‘Global War on Terror’.
This piece of research aims to understand the link between traumatic brain injury plus loss of consciousness (TBI+LOC). Using clinical records 3335 treatment seeking veterans were identified, of which 403 …
This paper examines factors in well being and depression in military-connected youth in relation to deployment of a parent.
This paper examines the impact of military deployments on the well-being of military families.
This paper examines the impact of parental deployment on child development.
This blog post was written by Nicholas Harrison for the Soldier On! website.Ā Could the group dynamic of heritage-oriented community projects benefit participantsā well-being? Following publication of āThe Art of …
This paper explores offshore worker behaviour to promote health and well-being.
This book describes steps to help military families through the issues they face.
This thesis explores the stressors and well-being of adolescents in Canadian military families.
This paper examines school-based interventions for the well-being of military-connected children.
This paper describes the development of a model of well-being for children from military families in NATO countries.
This paper examines the emotional and behavioural well-being of children whose fathers are or have been in the UK armed forces.
In Canada, 14% of the estimated Veteran population are female. However, recent data on Veterans has not been examined by sex across service, demographic and well-being characteristics. This study examines …
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This article discusses the development and evaluation of a training intervention to promote positive health and work outcomes for veterans and their families transitioning to civilian life.
Enhancing the Well-Being of Americaās Veterans and their Families: A Call to Action for a National Veterans Policy was convened by the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) Social Work …
The Orange County Veterans Study, conducted by the USC School of Social Work Center for Innovation and Research on Veterans & Military Families (CIR), is an effort to provide data-driven …
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Forces in Mind Trust (FiMT) has awarded Ā£42,357 to the University of Sunderland to conduct a year-long project to identify the prevalence, motivations and mental health status of users of …
Ex-Service personnel use of performance enhancing drugs and supplements to be explored Read More »
This is the second of a series of reports from the Northern Ireland Veterans Health and Wellbeing Study (NIVHWS). The aim of this research is to gain insight into the …
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This study examines the evidence base relating to UK Service leaver resilience and transition from military to civilian life.
This summary document accompanies a systematic review that can be found here.
This review examines the effectiveness of well-being interventions used with military personnel.
This systematic review study was in two parts; firstly examining research evidence for the effectiveness of alcohol brief interventions for Armed Forces personnel moving back into civilian life and secondly …
This report details findings from the 2013 Life After Service Survey (LASS). The LASS takes a comprehensive look at the health and well-being of Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) veterans.Ā The 2013 …
TheĀ Life After Service Studies (LASS) program of research is designed to further understand the transition from military to civilian life and ultimately improve the health of Veterans in Canada. …
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This document accompanies the Well-being Inventory (WBI), providing background information and a manual for how to make best use of the WBI.Ā The WBI is a tool used to assess key …
The Well-being Inventory (WBI) is a tool used to assess key components of well-being and has been designed for use with military veterans. The WBI assesses four key life domains …
This article introduces The Veterans Metrics Initiative (TVMI) study, which provides a long-term assessment of veterans’ well-being in the first three years after they leave military service.
This review evaluates existing studies on genetics within a military context.
This paper documents the development of the first iteration of the Veteransā Well-being Surveillance Framework, which is a joint initiative of the Strategic Policy and Research Directorates. This framework provides …
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This doctoral study explores the financial situation of military families. The work considers the effect of military service on the military household, from a life course perspective, taking into account …
This article explores the biopsychosocial impact on veterans of volunteering.Ā This research surveyed veterans returning from Iraq and Afghanistan, and sought to assess whether volunteering impacts on a variety of biopsychosocial …
This poster was exhibited at the 2018 āVeteransā Mental Health: From enlistment to retirementā conference, which was organised and hosted by theĀ Kingās Centre for Military Health ResearchĀ and funded by Forces …
When 65 year old veteran Ken lost his eyesight temporarily, he and his wife Gina found help from several organisations, including the Defence Medical Welfare Service, within the Unforgotten Forces …
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This paper describes the Veteransā well-being construct that emerged at VAC over the past decade in a consensus-seeking, multidisciplinary process informed by reviews of published literature, expert consultations and evidence …
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Report of the Veteransā Identities Research Theme Working Group, Canadian Institute for Military and Veteran Health Research Forum 2016. Transition from military to civilian life is challenging for all military …
The well-being of former serving members of the Armed Forces has been at the centre of policy and research for some time. There is evidence from clinical practice and academic …
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A qualitative analysis was conducted on 171 adolescents aged 11-16 to explore the impact of having a father in the military. An online questionnaire about the worst and best aspects …
Summary statistics on officer cadets’ experience of training, facilities, food, support, fairness of treatment and hopes for the future.
A systematic review of the current research literature which examines how sport and physical activity can impact the well-being of veterans.
This article explores how combat veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) experience relationships with other veterans. It also seeks to understand further what the possible effects of these relationships might …
This article examines the implications a military career has on the child’s well-being.
This paper examines how the demands from a military lifestyle can impact families in the U.S.
Life in the Armed Forces can be stressful for the whole family, and it’s important to take a break. If you’re a service or ex-Service person, you and/or your family …
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This book represents the most current research being conducted across Canada on issues of military and veteran health. It provides a snapshot of the military health services, challenges, and research …
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Beyond the Line is a collection of current research presented by the Canadian Institute for Military and Veteran Health Research, an organization committed to finding the best solutions to address …
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This book offers a Canadian perspective on the emotional health of servicemen and women. Ā Military Operations and the Mind brings together researchers and practitioners from across the country to consider …
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