Longitudinal analysis of adjustment to civilian life and self-rated mental health using the Life after Service Survey

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Participants reporting a difficult transition were 2.50 times more likely to have poor mental health in 2019, indicating lasting impacts from military to civilian life.
The study involved 2,015 veterans, with those screening positive for PTSD being 2.75 times more likely to report fair or poor mental health later.
Longitudinal analysis of the Life After Service Survey examined trends in mental health over six years, offering valuable insights into veteran well-being.
Findings emphasize the critical role of adjustment perceptions in understanding long-term mental health challenges faced by veterans.

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Logistic regression reveals significant links between adjustment to civilian life and long-term mental health outcomes in veterans.

MacEachern et al. (2025) studied this question.

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