This study explores how levels of restrictive emotionality impact mental health among  veteran survivors of MST. Through it, researchers are able to assess the effect  restricting emotion has on veteran's trauma processing and develop more helpful treatment methods.

MST: Exploring Restrictive Emotionality in Male Veterans

Military sexual trauma (MST) is defined as sexual harassment and/or assault occurring during active duty or other military training.

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Interpersonal trauma is a type of trauma that occurs in one’s relationships with other individuals. Events that can cause interpersonal trauma include physical/sexual abuse, domestic violence, loss of a loved one, etc. 

Interpersonal Trauma

Rivera, L. A., Liang, C. T. H., Johnson, N. L., & Chakravorty, S. (2022). Military sexual trauma: Exploring the moderating role of restrictive emotionality among male veterans. Psychological Trauma: Theory, Research, Practice, and Policy, 14(3), 410–420. https://doi.org/10.1037/tra0000647

Military Sexual Trauma: Exploring the Moderating Role of Restrictive Emotionality Among Male Veterans

Instances of interpersonal trauma are prevalent in the lives of low-income women. It has been suggested that low-income women who have been exposed to interpersonal trauma experience various significant mental and physical health issues.

The Impact of Interpersonal Trauma on Low-Income Women

Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a condition where an individual experiences a collection of persistent symptoms following a traumatic or profoundly stressful event, such as combat, sexual assault, or a natural disaster. For a diagnosis, these symptoms must last for at least one month. The traumatic event can be witnessed firsthand or secondhand. Historically, PTSD was referred to by terms like 'shell shock' and 'combat neurosis' due to its frequent association with war, but it is now recognized as affecting a wider population.

Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

Military Sexual Trauma

Childhood trauma occurs between ages 0-18, and can be any life-threatening, scary, or violent event that occurs in their life. 

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