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·March 27, 2025·8 min read

Killing in Combat Doesn’t Always Harm Soldiers’ Mental Health

A large study of over 14,000 Norwegian veterans reveals that taking a life in combat doesn't automatically damage a soldier’s mental health—context matters. Veterans from Afghanistan, where combat was expected and rules of engagement were clear, showed no long-term psychological harm from killing.

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·April 11, 2024·4 min read

War’s Toll on the Brain: Widespread PTSD and Anxiety Among Ukrainians

A new study reveals severe mental health impacts among displaced Ukrainians due to the ongoing conflict with Russia. Surveying over 8,000 individuals, researchers found widespread PTSD, anxiety, and flashbacks, particularly among those still in Ukraine, highlighting the compounded mental strain of war and displacement.

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·September 25, 2022·4 min read

War-Zone Related Stress May Lead to Changes in the Microstructure of the Brain

War zone-related stress was associated with alterations in limbic gray matter microstructure, independent of a mental health or tbi diagnosis. In turn, these alterations were associated with cognitive function, including impaired response inhibition.

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·September 13, 2022·5 min read

US Presidential Narcissism Linked to Longer Wars

Evaluating former United States presidents, researchers report wars last longer under presidents who score highest on narcissistic personality traits.

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·December 30, 2015·4 min read

Insurgency Phase of Iraq War Tied to Higher Rates of PTSD

According to a new study, guerrilla tactics, such as road side bombs and suicide attacks, may trigger more PTSD symptoms in veterans than conventional warfare.