Warriors’ Healing: Examining the Interconnectivity of Spirituality and Combat Posttraumatic Stress Disorder: A Scoping Review

Spirituality was variably associated with PTSD severity but more consistently linked to moral injury, resilience, and posttraumatic growth. Given the limited number of studies and variability in findings, it is not possible to draw definite conclusions about associations between R/S and combat-related PTSD at this time. Findings highlight the need for longitudinal and interventional studies and support development of spiritually integrated, culturally informed care models to improve outcomes for diverse military and Veteran populations.