Across the Armed Forces sector the term ‘moral injury’ is likely a familiar one, especially when thinking about ex-service personnel’ mental health. While moral injury is not a mental health dia…
In July 2021, the Atherton Report [1]– officially titled “Protecting Those Who Protect Us: Women in the Armed Forces from Recruitment to Civilian Life” – was published by the House of Commons …
Identity is central to how we understand ourselves and our place in the world. Among those who serve in the Armed Forces, this sense of self is often strongly linked to the unique factors of Service l…
Welcome to 'New Study Spotlight', where we interview researchers about their new studies to raise awareness and keep you up to date with current research focused on the Armed Forces community. Read on…
Welcome to a special edition of 'Meet the Expert', our series bringing you informative interviews with Armed Forces researchers, policymakers, and service providers. This special edition features a Ph…
Combat Stress recently conducted a review of the published research exploring which psychological treatments have the strongest evidence base for treating Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) resulti…
Welcome to 'Meet the Expert', our series bringing you informative interviews with Armed Forces researchers, policy makers and service providers. Read on to learn about current work, aspirations for pr…
A new study by the National Confidential Inquiry into Suicide and Safety in Mental Health (NCISH) based at the University of Manchester, shows the most common risk factors for suicide experienced by…
Women have a long and proud tradition of serving in the UK Armed Forces (AF). Over the years, opportunities for women in the UK AF have expanded, with all combat roles open to them since 2018. The UK …
Welcome to a special edition of 'Meet the Expert' featuring a member of the Centre for Evidence for the Armed Forces Community team. This series brings you informative interviews with Armed Forces res…
