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U.S. Military Veterans’ Attitudes And Perceptions Of Mental Healthcare, Bridget Milam Wells
U.S. Military Veterans’ Attitudes And Perceptions Of Mental Healthcare, Bridget Milam Wells
Health, Human Performance and Recreation Undergraduate Honors Theses
The purpose of this research project is to measure whether U.S. military veterans experience any stigma related to mental healthcare and if this is associated with age, length of service, and military branch. U.S. military veterans are a high-risk group for developing mental illnesses. It is believed social stigma and personal attitudes, perceptions and beliefs of mental healthcare may influence whether a veteran will pursue mental healthcare. This cross-sectional study was conducted as an online survey via Qualtrics resulting in 75 total responses. 21 responses were excluded from the analysis due to incompletion or failure to pass the consciousness-awareness test …
From Military Service To Diakonia: A Training Program For Clergy Ministering To Veterans, Danielle Xanthos
From Military Service To Diakonia: A Training Program For Clergy Ministering To Veterans, Danielle Xanthos
Graduate School of Professional Psychology: Doctoral Papers and Masters Projects
Many veterans opt to seek the support of clergy before mental health professionals. Most clergy, however, are unfamiliar with the nuances of the veteran culture and experience. Mental health professionals who specialize in working with the veteran population can collaborate with clergy to bridge this gap of care to mutually develop a better understanding of veteran culture and symptoms of mental health conditions common among the veteran population, and by equipping clergy with basic tools that promote psychological and spiritual wellbeing. Special consideration is given to the concept of moral injury and the application of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, illustrating …