Health publications
We produce a range of useful publications addressing health and lifestyle matters
Suicidal behaviour and ideation among military personnel: Australian and international trends – literature review
This literature review was funded under the Department of Veterans' Affairs Applied Research Program and conducted by the Australian Institute for Suicide Research and Prevention. The review examined Australian and international sources to determine prevalence and risk factors for suicide and non-fatal suicidal behaviour in serving and ex-serving military personnel.
MHPE Magazine — Vol. 18 No. 1 2019 — The family
The ties that strengthen us Family time A focus on families
Self-reported health of Australian Defence Force personnel after use of anti-malarial drugs on deployment
The Department of Defence and the Department of Veterans’ Affairs commissioned The University of Queensland to use data from 2007/8 studies of deployment to East Timor, Bougainville and the Solomon Islands to investigate the issue of anti-malarial drugs and long-term health.
This report presents the results of a descriptive analysis of self-reported anti-malarial drug use on deployment and self-reported physical and mental health. The analysis focused on the East Timor and Bougainville studies.
Mental health impacts of compensation claim assessment processes on claimants and their families - Final Report
The purpose of this report is to collate evidence gleaned from the international research literature, as well as the personal experiences of claimants, family members, and the Department of Veterans’ Affairs (DVA) personnel.