How does war shape internalized models for interpreting romantic cues, intimacy, and sexual behavior?
War is often associated with destruction, violence, death, and chaos.
Its impact can extend...
Veterans and Protection
Veterans have always been seen as brave and strong individuals who are capable of protecting their country against all odds.
Behind this image lies a more delicate side...
Veterans are individuals who have served their country in military capacities. They face several challenges after returning from war, including post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), anxiety,...
1. Introduction to Veterans' Emotions
Veterans have unique experiences in their lives which can affect how they express themselves emotionally. They may feel more distant from others, less likely...
Survivor's Guilt and Veterans' Perception of Their Own Worthiness and Ability to Engage in Fulfilling Intimate Relationships
Survivor's guilt is a common phenomenon among military veterans who...
Veterans experience traumas such as combat, death, injury, sexual assault, and prolonged stress during military service that can impact their mental health and social functioning. Trauma exposure...
The topic of this article is about how unresolved combat memories can impact one's ability to experience pleasure or emotional warmth. These memories are often stored deep within the subconscious...
1. Emotional compensation is a psychological coping mechanism that people use to deal with feelings of loss, grief, or trauma. It involves replacing an unpleasant feeling with a more positive...
What is Moral Injury?
Moral injury refers to psychological trauma caused by transgressions committed during military service that violate an individual's conscience. It occurs when individuals...
How does exposure to moral or ethical dilemmas in combat shape veterans' ability to trust and emotionally connect with partners?
The experience of war is often traumatic for many veterans, and it...