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 …

Bolstering military couple relational resilience through savoring: Applying the theory of resilience and relational load

Abstract: Military couples face unique challenges that have the potential to strain their romantic relationships, including the extended rigors of deployment. Using the theory of …

Effect of virtual reality combined with forest therapy on psychological resilience of submarine personnel with insomnia symptoms

Abstract: Background: Submarine personnel often experience insomnia and reduced psychological resilience due to extended deployments in confined, high-stress environments. …

Regular physical activity and its components as predictors of depressive symptoms in young Brazilians after mandatory military service: A prospective cohort study

Abstract: Background: The prevalence of depressive symptoms among recruits in mandatory military service is a growing concern owing to its potential impact on the physical and …

Psychological resilience and physical function in Veterans with chronic kidney disease: A brief report

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Psychological resilience has been characterized as the ability to recover from stressful life events. Not well studied is whether self-reported measures of …

Enhancing psychological training in military personnel: Modern approaches, systemic assessments and hands-on recommendations

Abstract: Background: The level of combat readiness, including psychological training of military personnel, is crucial for mobilizing physical, mental, and psychological …

An evaluation of the HeadFIT initiative: An implementation study

Abstract: Fitness – both mental and physical - is an essential component of military fighting power. In addition, we know that evidence shows that Service personnel are more …

A preliminary analysis of psychological strengths: Service members' well-being post-deployment

Abstract: Deployments are stressful for both service members and their families. To promote the overall health and welfare of those impacted by military deployment, it is important …

Psychological factors, physical conditions, and functioning among US Veterans

Abstract: This cross-sectional study examines the association of protective psychological characteristics with mental, psychosocial, cognitive, and physical functioning in military …

Effects of mindfulness meditation training offered in-person and via a virtual world on self-compassion: A study with U.S. military active duty and Veterans

Abstract: Background: Mindfulness-based, in-person programs are effective at reducing stress and enhancing resilience in military and civilian samples, yet few studies have …

Perceived childhood family cohesiveness prior to deployment prospectively moderates risk for war-zone psychopathology in theater among deployed US soldiers

Abstract: Objective: Several studies have demonstrated robust protective effects of childhood family support and cohesiveness on adult stress-related psychopathology. However, …

Building psychological resilience in armed forces worldwide

Abstract: Psychological resilience among troops can be enhanced through relatively simple interventions. Globally, various Armed Forces have successfully implemented modules for …