Publications by authors named "Carolyn Heward"
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- The systematic review included 13 studies with 1,131 participants, showing that Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) significantly reduced depressive and PTSD symptoms, with medium effect sizes.
- MBSR also improved mindfulness in veterans, with some treatment effects maintained at follow-up for depression and mindfulness, though not for PTSD symptoms.
- There were no notable differences in outcomes between MBSR and other therapies like cognitive behavioral therapy or person-centered group therapy.
Introduction: The military is a unique cultural institution that significantly influences its members, contributing to the development and transformation of their identities. Despite growing interest in identity research in the military, challenges persist in the conceptualization of military identity, including understanding how it forms, assessing the influence of military culture on identity development, and evaluating the implications for mental health. The primary objective of this scoping review was to map the complexities of military culture's impact on military identity and its effects on mental health.
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