PTSD is an anxiety disorder that can develop after experiencing or witnessing a traumatic event such as warfare, assault, natural disasters, or serious accidents. It's characterized by intrusive...
How do soldiers navigate the tension between duty obligations and personal relational needs?
Soldiers are trained to prioritize their duties above all else, including themselves and their loved...
More lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) individuals have been open about their identities than ever before. This has led to an increase in acceptance and support for this community, but...
Soldiers have often had to cope with difficult experiences such as the death of comrades, injuries, physical hardship, separation from loved ones, and the fear of dying during wartime. These...
Peer support is an important factor that can help people manage their relational stress, emotional strain, and social isolation. It involves helping each other through difficult times or simply...
Chronic hypervigilance is a state of heightened awareness and alertness to potential threats that can be caused by traumatic experiences such as combat. It can lead to various physical and mental...
Sexual closeness refers to a strong bond between individuals that goes beyond mere physical pleasure. It includes emotional connection, trust, respect, understanding, and communication. Traumatic...
Sexual interactions have been observed to affect a wide range of physical and mental health outcomes, including stress resilience, relational satisfaction, and psychosexual wellbeing. In an intimate...
People experience different kinds of connections that fulfill their needs for love, affection, friendship, support, belongingness, and safety, but many people seek intimate contact beyond these basic...
The historical experience of LGBTQ+ service members has been marked by challenges, discrimination, and oppression. These experiences have shaped the way that LGBTQ+ individuals approach their...