By David Goldstrom — 2019
The chaplain’s calling remains even after our service members return to civilian life, where community can be challenging for veterans to find.
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A veteran turned to art to try to heal his trauma. There he found solace and meaning. Now he helps others.
The loneliness of returning home after trauma
A study of American servicemen finds that those who have experienced combat become more devout
Sebastian Junger’s book Tribe looks at soldiers returning home from war. He tells NPR’s Scott Simon that veterans often don’t feel like they belong to the society they fought for.
As a society, we think about mental health in binary terms. Either someone is OK or they are not.
In the wake of repeated deployments, visible and invisible injuries, and repeated disconnection, our service members and their families are struggling ― struggling to be well, to connect, to feel, to adjust and to stay together.
Psychologist Richard Tedeschi shares his research and insight into the concept of growth as a potential consequence of grappling with trauma.
Traumatic experiences don’t always have to result in long-term negative consequences. Research proves that exponential growth can actually result from traumatic events instead.
Brain injuries caused by blast events change soldiers in ways many can’t articulate. Some use art therapy, creating painted masks to express how they feel.
Fortunately, there are treatments available for both TBIs and PTSD, and some involve adding wellness design features to the vet’s home to help manage the physical and psychological challenges.