All too often, the battle continues when a service member returns home.
Between physical injuries and “invisible” wounds such as post-traumatic stress disorder, depression and anxiety, injured service members face barriers that can make reintegrating into civilian life challenging, says Clemson recreational therapy faculty member Brent Hawkins.
Hawkins and colleagues across the U.S. have engaged in research to better understand the factors that help or hinder an injured service member’s ability to readjust. In the process, Hawkins found that little research had been done specific to injured female soldier reintegration.
Until now.