Soldiers who have been deployed for extended periods face significant challenges upon returning home. One of these is readjusting to civilian life after experiencing trauma and stress in a combat...
Moral Injury
Moral injury is a psychological wound that results from actions that go against one's own moral values, such as killing another human being or violating their dignity. It can occur...
The study of military personnel's mental health has been an increasingly important field of research. In recent years, there have been numerous studies that examine how war affects veterans both...
The military environment is characterized by intense stressful situations that may result in trauma, fear, aggression, depression, anxiety, PTSD, loss of identity, and sexual abuse. In addition to...
In what ways do experiences of sexual coercion intersect with stigma, shame, and long-term psychological adjustment?
Sexual coercion is a serious issue that affects individuals of all ages,...
Emotional detachment acquired during deployment can have significant effects on long-term relational satisfaction. Deployment is a challenging experience for military personnel that involves being...
The subject of how war-related trauma impacts sexual drive, intimate desires, and romantic fulfillment is intricate and nuanced. It has been researched extensively by psychologists and therapists who...
Sensory Imprints and Embodied Experiences
The human body is an incredibly complex organism that responds to external stimuli through its various senses. These senses are essential for experiencing...
After experiencing intense and traumatic combat situations, soldiers may struggle to reconcile their personal identities with their newfound military roles and responsibilities. One aspect that can...
In what ways does high-risk deployment affect sexual behavior, relational prioritization, and emotional responsiveness?
The stressors of military life, such as deployments to dangerous and...