Partner Support for Combat Trauma Recovery
Combat trauma can have devastating effects on both veterans and their loved ones. While veterans may be the most directly affected, it is important to...
Mental health problems have been shown to be more common among military personnel than civilians. This is due to several factors that may include prolonged periods of separation from family members,...
Military norms are deeply ingrained in every soldier's mind, from the moment they join the ranks until their retirement. One such norm is the need for stoicism and emotional restraint, which can...
Re-Experiencing Combat Memories: Sexual Desire and Relationship Satisfaction
Combat veterans often struggle to find their place in society after returning from war. They must adapt to civilian...
There are many reasons why soldiers experience post-traumatic stress disorder after they return from combat. Combat is an extremely traumatizing event, even for those who survive it without physical...
What is social support?
Social support refers to the emotional, instrumental, and informational resources that individuals receive from their family, friends, community, and organizations. It can...
Institutional marginalization is the act of intentionally separating a group of people from mainstream society, often through discrimination or exclusion. This can have devastating effects on their...
The anticipation of stigma can have a significant impact on how people interact socially within their unit. In this article, I will discuss several examples of situations where stigma may be...
Relational concealment and stigma can have severe psychological effects that negatively affect individuals' mental health. Coping strategies play an essential role in helping people manage these...
Trauma-induced dissociation is a mental state characterized by a feeling of detachment from reality, which can be triggered by past traumatic events such as war experiences, childhood abuse, or...