How do couples cope when returning soldiers feel emotionally distant even while physically present due to lingering psychological detachment is an important question that has received increasing...
Soldiers often experience significant changes in their mental health after deployment due to exposure to traumatic events. These changes can affect their behavior both at home and within their...
The military is a unique institution that requires sacrifice, obedience, discipline, and loyalty from its members. One area where these characteristics can be tested is in the context of personal...
In times of war and conflict, soldiers are often exposed to stressful and traumatic experiences that can have lasting effects on their psychological well-being, including changes in their relational...
Soldiers form attachments to their fellow comrades during wartime, which are essential for survival.
It is challenging to distinguish between necessary attachments that result from shared...
Emotional Pain of Longing
Soldiers experience a unique form of emotional pain when they miss their loved ones during deployment. This type of pain is often referred to as “longing” because it...
The concept of "sexual health" is defined by the World Health Organization as "a state of mental, emotional, and social wellbeing related to sexuality". This definition encompasses physical,...
Veterans who served in combat zones often experience high levels of stress that can lead to suppressing their feelings and emotions. This suppression can have a significant impact on their physical...
Veterans who have sustained physical, emotional, and cognitive traumas often face unique challenges that require them to develop new ways of communicating and interacting with others. These...
Long-term separation from a loved one can have profound effects on how military veterans perceive and react to romantic gestures, verbal affirmations, or sexual advances when reunited. In this essay,...