Most people have heard that close relationships can improve mental health outcomes.
It is not always clear how this works or why it matters. This article will explain the mechanisms through which...
Can Romantic Relationships Serve as Protective Factors Against Social Isolation, Emotional Withdrawal, and Relational Decline?
In the modern world, the increasing trend towards individualization...
Relational Satisfaction and Moral Injury
Moral injuries are often associated with negative psychological outcomes, such as posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), depression, anxiety, and substance...
Emotional and sexual intimacy are often considered important aspects of healthy romantic relationships that provide support and protection for individuals facing traumatic events.
Research has...
In today's society, there are many factors that can negatively impact an individual's mental health. One such factor is stress, which is prevalent in high-pressure jobs such as those in the military....
Relational bonds are essential to the wellbeing of individuals as they serve as a protective factor against negative experiences and can help prevent and minimize adverse effects from...
Intimate Bonds as Protective Factors Against Emotional Burnout
Intimate bonds are relationships between individuals that involve strong emotional connections, shared experiences, and physical...
A soldier is a person who serves in an army, especially one engaged in fighting a war. Soldiers are often put in situations where they face stressful experiences such as combat, danger, and...
Romantic partnerships are often associated with protection from combat-related trauma, moral injury, and chronic stress. This is because they provide a sense of safety, security, and support that can...
What is posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD)? PTSD is an anxiety condition that can happen after a traumatic event like warfare, physical abuse, rape, terrorist attacks, natural catastrophes, serious...