Moral injury among Ukrainian soldiers: Firsthand accounts of psychological struggles in the Russia-Ukraine war

Abstract: This article provides firsthand accounts of the combat experiences of Ukrainian soldiers, emphasizing the psychological toll of their exposure to morally injurious events …

Integrated psychological rehabilitation following combat trauma: Cognitive and affective recovery in military personnel

Abstract: Background: Combat-related trauma in injured military personnel has profound psychological consequences, with significant implications for improving quality of life and …

Features of the formation of behavioral reactions of servicemen at the combat zone under the influence of socio-psychological factors

Abstract: Introduction: The article analyzes the specifics of the formation of behavioral reactions of military personnel in combat conditions, in particular under the influence of …

Probable trauma-associated sleep disorder among Ukrainian combatants with stress-related mental disorders

Abstract: The Russian-Ukrainian war has created a mental health crisis among combatants, with sleep disorders representing a critical aspect of combat-related conditions. The …

Psychological resilience in trench warfare: Leveraging mental health frameworks for Ukrainian soldiers

Abstract: The ongoing Russia-Ukraine War has highlighted the profound psychological toll of asymmetrical and hybrid warfare on military personnel, underscoring the need for …

Mediating role of social support in relations between psychological capital and subjective well-being among IDF soldiers during conflict: Insights from the 2023 Gaza war

Abstract: Background: The study explored the relations between psychological capital, social support, and subjective well-being among Israel Defense Forces soldiers, focusing on …

The combat path: Sustaining mental readiness in Ukrainian soldiers

Abstract: In Ukraine, soldiers' psychological resilience is of paramount concern. Therefore, the Armed Forces of Ukraine have developed a new intervention, Combat Path Debriefing, …

The link between somatization and dissociation and PTSD severity in Veterans who sought help from the IDF Combat Stress Reaction Unit

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: This study aimed to examine the relationships between dissociative and somatic symptoms and how they might contribute to PTSD severity among ex-soldiers who …

10 Year Research Report 2013-2023

The purpose of this document is to explore all Combat Stress research over the past decade, which has as its focal point understanding the needs of the veteran community affected …

Exploring help-seeking patterns of UK veterans with mental health difficulties: Referrals to Combat Stress 2012–2022

Abstract: Exploration of help-seeking by UK veterans with mental health difficulties has traditionally focused on barriers and facilitators to action. Comparatively little is known …

Outcome metrics utilized in evaluations of programs and interventions for combat and operational stress: A review of psychometric properties

Abstract: The Department of Defense has mandated combat and operational stress control (COSC) efforts for the Services since 1999. Although several COSC-related programs have been …

What Do Veterans Discuss the Most about Post-Combat Stress on Social Media? – A Text Analytics Study

Abstract: Army veterans who transition out of the military often face substantial challenges during their transition to civilian life. One such challenge transitioning veterans may …