Publications by authors named "Gagan K Gill"
Article Synopsis
- A study in Canada looked at how green spaces in cities can help older people feel less lonely and isolated.
- It included over 26,000 participants aged 45 to 86 and checked their neighborhoods for greenery to see if it affected their feelings of loneliness.
- The results showed that more green areas can help reduce feelings of loneliness and social isolation among older adults.
Objectives: There is growing recognition of illness-induced post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), defined by illness being the index trauma that induces PTSD symptoms. This is the first study to examine 1) the lifetime prevalence of illness-induced PTSD among military personnel and veterans, and its 2) sociodemographic, military, trauma, and physical health condition correlates.
Methods: Participants completed the 2002 Canadian Community Health Survey-Mental Health and Well-being - Canadian Forces (N = 5155) and the 2018 Canadian Armed Forces Members and Veterans Mental Health Survey follow-up (n = 2941).