Research and Studies
Health research and social research publications
Exploring future service needs of Australian Defence Force Reservists
DVA commissioned this study in 2011 to gain a better understanding of the experiences of reservists.
Australian Veterans and War Widows – Your lives, your needs
A summary of some of the key findings from the 2006 Survey of Veterans, War Widows and their Carers.
What is the prevalence rate for substance use disorder in contemporary ex-serving veterans?
The aim of this review was to determine the prevalence rate of substance use disorder in contemporary ex-serving veterans.
What strategies are effective for reducing the stigma associated with mental health disorder?
This aim of this review was to assess the current standing of public and self-anti-stigma interventions and investigate what has been shown to be an effective intervention to reduce stigma at the public and individual level.
What are the effective psychological interventions for adults with depression?
This aim of this review was to evaluate the evidence to examine the efficacy of psychological interventions for the treatment of adults with a major depressive episode.
What emerging interventions are effective for the treatment of adults with PTSD?
The aim of this review was to examine the evidence for the effectiveness of a number of therapies considered to be emerging interventions for the treatment of adults with posttraumatic stress disorder(PTSD).
Is stepped care an effective model for the delivery of treatment for depression and anxiety?
The aim of this review was to examine the efficacy of stepped care for the treatment of adults with depression or anxiety disorders.
What are effective interventions for veterans with sleep disturbances?
The aim of the current review was to examine the scientific literature for evidence of effective interventions for veterans with sleep disturbances.
What are the effective interventions for veterans with problematic anger and aggression?
The aim of this Rapid Evidence Assessment was to examine the scientific literature for evidence of effective interventions veterans with problematic anger and aggression.
What are effective psychological or multi-modal interventions for adults experiencing chronic pain?
In the past decade there has been growing recognition of the psychosocial factors that increase vulnerability to chronic pain, and a shift towards focusing on psychological interventions that may address some of these vulnerabilities. The aim of the current review was to examine the efficacy of psychological interventions and multi-modal interventions that include a psychological component, for the treatment of chronic pain.