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The Dark Night of the Veteran's Soul - Understanding the Impact of Spiritual Wounds for Australian Veterans.
- Source :
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Journal of Military & Veterans' Health . Apr2018, Vol. 26 Issue 2, p35-42. 8p. - Publication Year :
- 2018
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Abstract
- Background: Figures from the Department of Veterans' Affairs indicate there may be over 30,000 Australian veterans that have or may yet develop some form of service-related mental illness. There is a growing body of evidence that there is a spiritual dimension to soldiers' wounds. Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to understand the causes, symptoms and healing pathways for spiritual wounds, Method and materials: Firstly, exploration of the nature of veteran spirituality, Secondly, how a veteran's spirit can be wounded and what form these wounds take will need to be understood, Finally, approaches to healing these spiritual wounds. Results: There is a strong and growing body of empirical evidence highlighting linkages between diminished spiritual functioning and mental health issues such as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Properly trained and accredited medical and psychological practitioners are required to deliver treatment in their space. Conclusion: There is limited evidence of any spiritual institution or facility of any nature making a significant contribution in the support of veterans whose Defence service has led to mental health issues with a spiritual or faith basis. Determining what role spiritual institutions or facilities should take will need to be a major area for further study. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 18351271
- Volume :
- 26
- Issue :
- 2
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Journal of Military & Veterans' Health
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 130981826