Male psychosexual therapy in the UK military. Issue 2 (23rd April 2019)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Clifford, Clair; McCauley, M
• Is Part Of: Journal of the Royal Army Medical Corps. Volume 165:Issue 2(2019)
• Page Start: 94
• Publication Date: 2019-04-23
• Subjects: psychology -- military -- health -- psychosexual -- genital trauma -- mental health
• DOI: 10.1136/jramc-2018-001046
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0035-8665

Abstract

Abstract : Military personnel can experience psychosexual difficulties for a variety of reasons. Problems can arise because of psychological trauma, physical injury, consequences arising from pharmacological and surgical complications and social or emotional concerns relating to intrapersonal and interpersonal relationship dynamics. Such individuals might seek to minimise or avoid resolving their pertinent difficulties, while others can experience cultural, personal or organisational barriers to accessing professional help. This paper offers an overview of the development of a national specialist psychosexual therapy service (PST), commenting specifically on the service delivery for male military personnel. It will also consider factors which may support progress in treatment and reflect upon the importance of considering psychosexual functioning in relationships as part of the broader service-life context, which is especially relevant to military personnel.