Most people think that being a soldier is all about fighting battles, defending one's country, and protecting citizens from danger.
This view does not take into account the emotional toll that...
Moral Injury and Sexual/Emotional Intimacy in Military Populations
Moral injury is a phenomenon that occurs when individuals are exposed to situations where they have witnessed or participated in...
The physical and psychological consequences of military service can be severe and devastating.
Combat injuries often result in loss of limbs, nerve damage, brain trauma, post-traumatic stress...
After participating in military operations, many veterans face mental health issues like PTSD and depression that can affect their daily lives. Recovery from these conditions is challenging because...
When soldiers return from deployment, they may experience significant changes in their emotions and behaviors that can affect their relationships with loved ones. These changes can include feelings...
The word "trauma" is often used to describe anything that causes distress, but when it comes to understanding and managing traumatic reactions, it's important for veterans to be able to tell the...
Trauma-Induced Mistrust
Trauma is defined as an experience that causes physical, emotional, mental, or social harm to a person's wellbeing. Traumatic experiences can be caused by natural...
Moral dilemmas are situations where one must choose between two or more courses of action, each of which is deemed morally acceptable but not morally ideal. Combat is an intense situation that forces...
As mental health professionals who work closely with military veterans affected by post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), we have observed that many struggle to sustain intimate relationships due to...
In the aftermath of war, veterans may experience physical and emotional injuries that can significantly impact their relationships and personal lives. Traumatic stress disorder is one such condition...