*One Reservist, Two jobs: The psychological challenge of balancing civilian and military careers:
This is an occupational health perspective about the different psychosocial experiences of regulars and reservists in both routine duties and in operational deployment. The implications for clinical practice relate to Defence Medical appreciating the reintegration of reservists to home and work lives outside military duties, communication between NHS GPs, military healthcare and other services, and recognition of the strength and assets of military service.
*Mental health and wellbeing of UK minority ethnic veterans: the experience of Gurkha and Fijian ex-service personnel:
Whilst the mental health of veterans has been extensively researched largely through the diagnosis of PTSD, little study has been conducted on ethnic minorities who have served in the UK armed forces. A recent investigation of Gurkha and Fijian veterans, which includes both quantitative and qualitative elements, explored whether discriminatory policies established in time of Empire continue to influence management, terms and conditions of employment and access to social services. Although a series of reforms from 2007 have addressed financial provisions and citizenship, the study found that elements of discrimination remain, including barriers to promotion, career development and historic pensions. These are expressed both through symptoms of mental and physical health but in ways that are not immediately apparent.