After deploying to an active conflict zone, many lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer military personnel experience challenges related to their gender or sexual orientation that affect...
During military service, soldiers are trained to be efficient in their roles and to maintain composure under stressful conditions. They are taught to suppress emotions and follow orders without...
The ability to function effectively in an extreme environment is crucial for military personnel who must make split-second decisions under pressure.
This can come at a cost when they return home...
Trauma from war changes how soldiers perceive their commitment to their spouses and partners. They may feel less committed, more guarded, and experience greater difficulty trusting others. Trauma can...
I will explore the psychological effects of delayed emotional intimacy for veterans returning to civilian life. It is important to recognize that many veterans have difficulty forming meaningful...
High-risk combat and operational experiences often expose military members to traumatic events that may have detrimental effects on their mental health, including sexual function and relationship...
Combat experiences can be extremely traumatic, leading to many mental health issues such as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), depression, and anxiety. Researchers have found that romantic...
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...
Many veterans experience trauma during combat, which can lead to emotional distress that impacts their daily lives even after they return home. This can manifest in various ways, including difficulty...
The military has been an integral part of America's national security for centuries.
It is no secret that serving in the armed forces can be extremely stressful. Many veterans have experienced...