Canadian women’s well-being in the military to post-service life transition

As Veterans, women tend to experience more mental and physical health conditions like pain, nerve or stomach issues. They are more likely to be medically released and have difficulty with certain tasks like walking. They also tend to make less money and be out of the workforce. All of these experiences can affect their mental health and well-being. The study will use a one-time survey to gather information from women Veterans of the Canadian Armed Forces. The survey will ask about different aspects of their mental health and well-being during transition. This includes questions on psychological aspects like how they adapt to stress, behaviours like alcohol or drug use, social aspects like if they are partnered, and broader issues like discrimination. The goal is to understand how these different aspects affect their mental health and well-being after service. The survey will also ask about their access to and use of services. The goal is to understand if certain services are linked to better mental health and well-being. These findings can help create better programs, policies and services for women Veterans.