How does exposure to repeated combat stress alter a soldier's capacity for emotional intimacy with their partner?
Repeated combat stress has been shown to have significant effects on the brain and...
Cumulative exposure to trauma can have significant effects on individuals' ability to cope with stressors and build emotional resilience within their intimate partnerships. Trauma refers to...
A veteran is someone who has served in a country's armed forces, whether active duty, reserve, or National Guard. Being exposed to stressful situations can have various effects on a person's mental...
I will explain how individuals can reinterpret emotionally intense relationships when they return to their civilian life after experiencing them while in military service. First, let's explore what...
When someone says "war," what comes to mind? Combat, conflict, battlefields, bloodshed, death - these are the usual images that pop up. But war also has another side that is often ignored: the mental...
Sexual intimacy and emotional closeness are fundamental aspects of human relationships.
They can be challenging for individuals who have experienced traumatic events during deployment. When...
Sexual coercion among deployed personnel can have serious long-term consequences
Sexual coercion is a form of sexual assault that involves pressure or force to engage in unwanted sexual activity....
What is Sexual Identity Suppression?
Sexual identity suppression refers to the process of ignoring or repressing one's natural urges and desires related to sex and gender roles. It can be an...
Soldiers who have experienced severe combat situations are more likely to suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) than civilians due to their unique environment and demands of military...
Sexual Identity
* Sex is biological and relates to the physiology of an individual. Sexual identity refers to how an individual perceives their own gender. It is determined by social,...