The PsyCreative Column

  There is a thin, often overlooked line existing between research and ethics.  If you ever took the time to sit and read about all the clandestine and heinous acts of crimes that military officers were put through, you’d be in for a real surprise. The stories of these experiments were buried deep inside the pages of history, undisclosed to the eyes of most, until recently; the more you dive into the depths of these experiments, the more you’ll start questioning the reality that you live in. Let’s turn back time to the mid 90s to get an idea about where it all began. With the World Wars, came a surge in the need to develop different areas of research using experimentation. Although it seemed like a way to bring about improvement in the world, its aftermath resulted in more damage than it did good. The mid 20th century marked the birth of once secretive, but now infamous experiments which led to military destruction. Given the countless number of unethical experiments to pick f...

       Military deployment is not only a challenge faced by the soldiers themselves, but also by their families. The toll it takes on family dynamics, mental health, and overall well-being is profound. In this blog, we'll delve into the multiple aspects of the impact of deployment on soldiers’ families, combat stress, resilience, effective treatments, family dynamics, stress during deployment, and the intricate reasons why some individuals facing unstable home situations may find solace in joining the military. Every coin has two sides, and similarly, when a soldier is deployed it's not merely a journey for him but rather  a collective experience their family members also go through. The relationships within a family are heavily affected when a loved one is deployed. The physical absence of a family member during deployment leads to emotional distance and strain, which leaves members longing for connection.  There is a constant fear of losing a loved one an...