by Andrew Marshall

US Army: Enlisted Soldiers, Mental Health & Suicide Risk

Enlisted soldiers in their first tour of duty are the most likely to attempt suicide, says an analysis of US Army data published in JAMA Psychiatry (Ursano et al., 2015). The risk was particularly high among soldiers with a recent mental health diagnosis, the longitudinal retrospective cohort study found. In recent years the rate of… Read More

by Andrew Marshall

Is the Military Behavioural Activation & Rehabilitation Course (MBARC) Effective?

Research Paper Title An Initial Evaluation of the Clinical and Fitness for Work Outcomes of a Military Group Behavioural Activation Programme. Background Behavioural Activation (BA) is an evidence-based psychological treatment for depression based on behavioural theory. However, in common with other talking therapies, there is limited evidence about occupational factors related to treatment. This is… Read More

by Andrew Marshall

Enhanced Mental Health Assessment during Routine & Discharge Medicals in the UK Armed Forces

Research Paper Title A Pilot Study of an Enhanced Mental Health Assessment during Routine and Discharge Medicals in the British Armed Forces. Background A pilot study to assess the practicality of introducing an enhanced mental health assessment (EMHA) into all routine and discharge medicals of the UK Armed Forces in order to facilitate treatment prior… Read More

by Andrew Marshall

Anxiety Disorders among US Military Personnel 2000-2012

Research Paper Title Anxiety Disorders, Active Component, U.S. Armed Forces, 2000-2012. Abstract Anxiety is a normal reaction to stress; however, in individuals with anxiety disorder, the anxiety becomes chronic and exaggerated, and affects the physical and psychological health of the individual. The main types of anxiety disorders are generalised anxiety disorder, panic disorder, post-traumatic stress… Read More

by Andrew Marshall

Exercise is Central to New ‘Five-a-Day’ Style Approach to Mental Health

This is an article written by guest writer Jennifer Timpson which is an astute piece given the increasing emphasis being placed upon mental health issues by political parties, the NHS and (of course) the military in general. When most people hear the expression ‘five a day’ the first thing that springs to mind is the… Read More

by Andrew Marshall

Substance Use Disorders & Soldiers

Research Paper Title Substance Use and Substance Use Disorders in Recently Deployed and Never Deployed Soldiers. Background Military studies investigating the prevalence of substance use (SU) and substance use disorders (SUD) and the relation between SU and mental disorders often lack a comprehensive assessment of SU, SUD and mental disorders and comparable groups of deployed… Read More