Resilience is the ability to adapt to stressful situations and maintain well-being despite difficulties. Mental health refers to emotional, psychological, and social functioning that determines an...
Relationships for LGBT Military Personnel
As a gay man stationed abroad, I face unique challenges when it comes to romance and relationships. While deployed, I've had to navigate cultural...
What is an extended deployment setting?
An extended deployment setting refers to a situation where individuals are away from home for an extended period, such as military personnel deployed abroad...
There has been an increased focus on understanding how intimate relationships can provide psychological resilience for deployed personnel. Research suggests that close interpersonal bonds can help...
Sexual intimacy is an important aspect of life that can help to foster strong bonds between people, including those who are serving together in the military. Deployed soldiers often face challenges...
The relationship between soldiers and their loved ones is often affected by the traumatic experiences they undergo while serving their country. According to a study conducted by the US Department of...
The deployment experience is characterized by separation from family, friends, loved ones, and familiar surroundings. It can be challenging to sustain emotional and physical connections while living...
The article explains that the anticipation of deployment can have an effect on sexual desire and emotional connection. In this section, the author defines what is meant by these terms and how they...
Sexual intimacy refers to the physical and emotional connection between two people that often leads to sexual activity. It involves both verbal and nonverbal communication, trust, vulnerability,...
Service members have to face many challenges while working in teams during high-stress situations such as war, natural disasters, or emergencies. One of these challenges is managing relational...