Research & Articles
See below for research and news articles. These are pieces of writing and reports we have come across over the last few years that we think are of interest. Please email here us any further links you think may be useful to people.
Date: December 10, 2013
Source: Journal of the Royal Army Medical Corps
Alcohol consumption in the UK armed forces: are we drinking too much?
Paper looking at the levels and health implications of alcohol consumption in the UK armed forces.
Date: November 11, 2013
Source: The Guardian
In remembrance of the ex-servicemen and women who ended up homeless
Date: November 11, 2013
Source: The Guardian
This year, I will wear a poppy for the last time
Date: November 10, 2013
Source: The Observer
Lest we forget, most ex-soldiers don’t go bad in civvies
Date: October 12, 2013
Source: BBC News UK
Life after the army overshadowed by post-traumatic stress
Date: October 10, 2013
Source: National Initiative for Arts & Health in the Military
Arts, Health and Well-Being across the Military Continuum
This report details a series of recommendations in the areas of research, practice, and policy that came out of two national convenings.
Date: August 10, 2013
Source: Forces in Mind Trust
The Transition Mapping Study Understanding the transition process for Service personnel returning to civilian life.
Report commissioned by FiMT with the aim of identifying where knowledge of mental health issues is lacking, and so encourage the sector to conduct the necessary research to complete that understanding.
Date: May 22, 2013
Source: Liverpool Echo
Battle of the Atlantic veteran: “I teach kids ow we fought for their freedom”
Date: May 10, 2013
Source: Mental Health Organisation
The mental health of serving and ex-Service personnel. A review of the evidence and perspectives of key stakeholders
This report was commissioned to provide a broad and deep perspective on what is known about the mental health of serving and ex-Service personnel, and so identify where further research should be targeted.
Date: March 25, 2013
Source: BBC News UK
