Guest editorial
Journal of Public Mental Health,Volume 16, Issue 1, Page 4-5, March 2017. (Source: Journal of Public Mental Health)
Source: Journal of Public Mental Health - March 17, 2017 Category: Global & Universal Source Type: research
Use and correlates of VHA tobacco cessation counseling services by veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder
This study demonstrates that future efforts should focus on increasing provider and veteran awareness of and accessibility to VHA intensive tobacco cessation counseling for veterans with PTSD. (Source: Journal of Public Mental Health)
Source: Journal of Public Mental Health - March 17, 2017 Category: Global & Universal Source Type: research
Nature-based therapy as a treatment for veterans with PTSD: what do we know?
Journal of Public Mental Health,Volume 16, Issue 1, Page 15-20, March 2017. Purpose The purpose of this paper is to provide a comprehensive argument for nature-based therapy (NBT) for veterans with post-traumatic stress syndrome. It is the aim to generate an overview of the evidence for NBT to the target group. A review of available scientific literature within the field, has been comprehensively conducted. This work is the foundation for the recommendations to decision makers and politicians. Design/methodology/approach This paper provides a conceptual analyses and a general review of the literature. Following steps hav...
Source: Journal of Public Mental Health - March 17, 2017 Category: Global & Universal Source Type: research
“Have you heard the one about…” using comedy to tackle mental health-related stigma with UK military personnel?
This study provides a thorough evaluation of an arts and health intervention using a compr ehensive survey methodology. (Source: Journal of Public Mental Health)
Source: Journal of Public Mental Health - March 17, 2017 Category: Global & Universal Source Type: research
Guest editorial
Journal of Public Mental Health,Volume 16, Issue 1, Page 4-5, March 2017. (Source: Journal of Public Mental Health)
Source: Journal of Public Mental Health - March 16, 2017 Category: Global & Universal Source Type: research
Use and correlates of VHA tobacco cessation counseling services by veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder
This study demonstrates that future efforts should focus on increasing provider and veteran awareness of and accessibility to VHA intensive tobacco cessation counseling for veterans with PTSD. (Source: Journal of Public Mental Health)
Source: Journal of Public Mental Health - March 16, 2017 Category: Global & Universal Source Type: research
Nature-based therapy as a treatment for veterans with PTSD: what do we know?
Journal of Public Mental Health,Volume 16, Issue 1, Page 15-20, March 2017. Purpose The purpose of this paper is to provide a comprehensive argument for nature-based therapy (NBT) for veterans with post-traumatic stress syndrome. It is the aim to generate an overview of the evidence for NBT to the target group. A review of available scientific literature within the field, has been comprehensively conducted. This work is the foundation for the recommendations to decision makers and politicians. Design/methodology/approach This paper provides a conceptual analyses and a general review of the literature. Following steps hav...
Source: Journal of Public Mental Health - March 16, 2017 Category: Global & Universal Source Type: research
“Have you heard the one about…” using comedy to tackle mental health-related stigma with UK military personnel?
This study provides a thorough evaluation of an arts and health intervention using a compr ehensive survey methodology. (Source: Journal of Public Mental Health)
Source: Journal of Public Mental Health - March 16, 2017 Category: Global & Universal Source Type: research
Use and correlates of VHA tobacco cessation counseling services by veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder
This study demonstrates that future efforts should focus on increasing provider and veteran awareness of and accessibility to VHA intensive tobacco cessation counseling for veterans with PTSD. (Source: Journal of Public Mental Health)
Source: Journal of Public Mental Health - February 6, 2017 Category: Global & Universal Source Type: research
Opioid agonist treatment in the Veterans Health Administration: is health care local?
Journal of Public Mental Health,Volume 16, Issue 1, March 2017. Purpose Opioid use disorder (OUD) poses a national public health challenge including for the Veterans Health Administration (VHA). However, the responsiveness of VHA, as a centralized national health care system, to local conditions has not been studied. The purpose of this study is to examine the correlation of measures of population-based OUD case identification and provision of Opioid Agonist Treatment (OAT) in VHA and in local systems at the state level thus evaluating the responsiveness of VA as centralized health system to local conditions. Design/meth...
Source: Journal of Public Mental Health - February 6, 2017 Category: Global & Universal Source Type: research
Military veterans ’ experiences of NHS mental health services
This study aimed to explore veterans ’ experiences of NHS mental healthcare in Norfolk and Suffolk to identify ways of improving services. Design/methodology/approach Interviews were conducted with 30 veterans. Template Analysis was undertaken to explore key themes in the interview transcripts. Findings Participants were reluctan t to seek help but were more likely to engage with a veteran specific service. Those whose symptoms were military related reported better experiences when accessing treatment that was military sensitive. Research limitations/implications The sample was not representative and so any feedback i...
Source: Journal of Public Mental Health - February 6, 2017 Category: Global & Universal Source Type: research
Nature-based therapy as a treatment for veterans with PTSD - what do we know?
This article provides a conceptual analyses and a general review of the literature. Following steps have been conducted. Based on the researchquestion, relevant work (scientific papers) have been identified using search-terms in English within the three areas the target-group (veterans), the diagnosis (PTSD) and treatment (Nature-based therapy). Study-quality and evidence level have been assessed and discussed. Findings The findings shows a wide variation according to the interventions the nature-setting, the length and frequency of the nature-based therapy sessionas well as the health outcome measures. The studies demons...
Source: Journal of Public Mental Health - February 6, 2017 Category: Global & Universal Source Type: research
Coming home to the arts: theatre with military veterans and families
Journal of Public Mental Health,Volume 16, Issue 1, March 2017. Purpose A significant number of military veterans and family members are living with post-traumatic stress, unmet mental health needs and isolation. There is growing interest in the potential of theatre and the expressive arts as a positive intervention with this population.
This case study introduces the Coming Home programme which aims to create opportunities for military veterans and families to develop an ongoing engagement with the arts and through that engagement to access new ways of regulating and expressing complex emotions. Design/methodology/...
Source: Journal of Public Mental Health - February 6, 2017 Category: Global & Universal Source Type: research
“Have you heard the one about..” using comedy to tackle mental health related stigma with UK military personnel?
This study provides a thorough evaluation of an arts and health in tervention using a comprehensive survey methodology. (Source: Journal of Public Mental Health)
Source: Journal of Public Mental Health - February 6, 2017 Category: Global & Universal Source Type: research
A sense of betrayal
This article was written by invitation and is limited by word length. Practical implications Older working-age disabled veterans are being abandoned by the state and suffer due to a change in government social policy. Originality/value A demonstration that the older working-age disabled veterans are being harmed by welfare reforms and the armed forces covenant has been breached. (Source: Journal of Public Mental Health)
Source: Journal of Public Mental Health - February 6, 2017 Category: Global & Universal Source Type: research
