According to US Veterans Affairs (VA), about 11-20% of those who served in Iraq or Afghanistan have PTSD in any given year, and of those approximately 13% of those meet the diagnostic criteria for cannabis use disorder.
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According to US Veterans Affairs (VA), about 11-20% of those who served in Iraq or Afghanistan have PTSD in any given year, and of those approximately 13% of those meet the diagnostic criteria for cannabis use disorder.
Read moreKing’s Centre for Military Health Research is currently advertising a PhD opportunity in the ADVANCE study regarding long-term outcomes for military personnel who received injuries on the battlefield.
Read moreThe Porton Down Veterans Cohort study was set up in 2002 to address concerns about the long-term health of military personnel who were exposed to chemical agents as part of the ‘Service Volunteer Programme’ at Porton Down, UK between 1941 and 1989.
Read moreResearchers from King’s College London and Queen’s University Belfast will play an integral role in a UK-wide study aiming to understand the factors affecting the mental health and wellbeing of Armed Forces veteran families.
Read moreFollowing on from highly successful previous years, this one-day conference will again be hosted by the King’s Centre for Military Health Research (KCMHR).
Read moreBritish soldiers injured in Afghanistan may have a higher risk of heart disease and stroke, compared to their uninjured colleagues.
Read moreMembers of the UK Armed Forces who experience hearing problems were more likely to report adverse mental health outcomes and alcohol misuse.
Read moreAre you a spouse / intimate partner or child (now 18+) of a military veteran living in England, Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland?
Read moreWe are delighted to announce that the 2022 Veterans’ Mental Health Conference, organised by the King’s Centre for Military Health Research, in partnership with the Forces in Mind Trust, will take place on the 10th March 2022 in London, UK. All sessions will be recorded and hosted online after the event.
Read moreForces in Mind Trust has announced who has been selected as the preferred bidder to manage the Forces in Mind Trust Research Centre from 2022-2027.
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Afghanistan support
In light of recent events in Afghanistan, please find information and support resources here
