Exploring the role of social factors in a Veteran service organization to improve mental health outcomes

Abstract:United States (US) military veterans with mental health conditions such as posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) or moral injury often experience significant interpersonal …

Mental health and quality of life among Veterans: The role of prayer/mediation and faith in God/higher power

Abstract:The aim of this study is to better understand the role of spirituality in reducing the adverse effects of mental health conditions on Veterans’ quality of life. The …

Veteran Affairs chaplains and addiction care: Current training gaps and needs

Abstract: Spirituality in addiction treatment is important to holistic care, yet many chaplains in the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) frequently encounter these issues without …

Don't overlook the soul: Spiritual readiness in a holistic approach for enhanced Veteran reintegration

Abstract: I found the target articles by Sheena Eagan and Dov Greenbaum (2025) to be persuasive but not sufficiently comprehensive. For example, the Army’s doctrine on …

Spirituality is associated with psychological hardiness in U.S. army soldiers and civilians

Abstract: As the Army continues to adapt to evolving mission demands and global threats, those who execute the mission – both soldiers and Department of the Army (DA) civilians …

Grit, spirituality, and hope in women Veterans

Abstract: PURPOSE: To describe relationships among grit, spirituality, and hope in women Veterans (N = 80). METHOD: A descriptive, correlational design was used. Study variables …

A project to develop and implement a suicide prevention strategy for active-duty soldiers serving in the U.S. Army that is replicable by all U.S. Army chaplains

Abstract: Building on the U.S. military’s suicide intervention efforts, the Intentional Life Project emphasizes preemptive action by embedding suicide prevention into military …

Addressing spiritual needs of Veterans post-incarceration: A needs assessment

Abstract: The Veterans Health Administration (VHA) offers spiritual supports to Veterans nationally through its Chaplaincy Service and its Whole Health initiative. There are no …

ACTing spiritually: Integrating spiritual care and mental health care within a US Department of Veterans Affairs inpatient psychiatric unit

Abstract: As a part of the VA's interprofessional fellowship in psychosocial rehabilitation, the authors developed an 8-week spirituality group manual, ACTing Spiritually, which …

The effects of religiosity, spirituality, and sense of purpose on posttraumatic stress disorder treatment outcomes among Veterans

Abstract: Background: Religion/spirituality (R/S) is an important and commonly used resource for coping with difficult experiences and has been shown to reduce the development of …

The Final Journey: A Model to Honor Veterans and Comfort their Families at End of Life

Abstract: 1. Describe the 6-step model on how to honor Veterans after their death on an inpatient hospice unit. 2. Recite the chaplain's military speech during the final journey. …