This article introduces a special issue of the Journal of Traumatic Stress devoted to new
directions in the study of moral injury (MI), defined as transgressive harms and the outcomes …

We argue that advancing our understanding of religious meaning-making in the face of
trauma and suffering requires greater attention to the specific meanings of suffering that …

Spirituality is a vital source of comfort, guidance, and hope for many people over the course
of their lives. At times, however, the life journey can become more difficult; twists, turns, and …

Religion plays an important role in making sense of adversity, and individuals hold varying
beliefs about God's role in suffering (theodicy). This study examined the association …

Although not a prime public health concern, seasonal influenza remains a challenge in the
United Arab Emirates (UAE). This problem is augmented by the fact that the percentage of …

Morality can be understood through various lenses: philosophical, anthropological,
biological, psychological, developmental, theological, and cultural, to name a few. The …

Theodicies have been associated with mental health in several studies. However, little
research on theodicies has been conducted with people in the midst of significant suffering …

Over the past 20 years, research has portrayed religion as essential to diminishingthe
adverse consequences of stressful events or circumstances, wherein loss of control …

Climate change increases the risk that a person will experience a natural or technological
disaster in their lifetime (IPCC, Climate change 2007: The physical science basis …

The mental health impacts of combat trauma are well documented and include PTSD,
Depression, and addiction. One of the under studied areas of impact is spirituality. Spiritual …