The KING'S CENTRE FOR MILITARY HEALTH RESEARCH (KCMHR) is a joint initiative of the Institute of Psychiatry and the Department of War Studies at King's College London.

The Centre is led by Professor Simon Wessely and Professor Christopher Dandeker is Co-Director. KCMHR offers an MSc in War and Psychiatry which can be completed on a full or part time basis.

For more information on the aims and objectives of the Centre please read our Mission Statement. Our 'flagship' project is a study of the Health & Wellbeing of UK Armed Forces Personnel. Phase One of this study has been completed: Newsletter of results (pdf 1.3MB)

What are the consequences of deployment to Iraq and
Afghanistan on the mental health of the UK armed forces?
A cohort study - Fear et al Click here for more information