ArticleJournal of military, veteran and family health2024
Narratives of transformation and recovery in New Zealand Defence Force personnel accessing mental health support.
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Introduction: Little is known about user experiences of accessing mental health care among active duty New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) personnel. Although research exists on barriers to care and treatment outcomes, there is a dearth of understanding of the experiences between these two areas of focus. This study describes the narratives of 21 active duty personnel who sought mental health support in the NZDF health care system. Methods: Participant accounts were generated through semi-structured interviews and analysed using a narrative approach. The focus of analysis was to provide a deeper understanding of how participants storied their experiences from the onset of mental distress to recovery, with a focus on the narrative structure of these experiences. Results: Participant narratives often followed the progression of a quest narrative, mirroring the hero's journey, which encompassed background factors leading to distress, chaos and breakdown, serendipitous connection to support, recovery, and redemption. Engaging with the health care system marked the beginning of personal transformation and posttraumatic growth. Transformation involved changing core beliefs and perspectives, leading to increased self-awareness and empathy and ultimately contributing to growth as individuals and leaders within the NZDF. Discussion: This study underscores the importance of understanding and facilitating posttraumatic growth in military personnel in both clinical and organizational contexts. It highlights the need for mental health messaging and support within military institutions to align with existing cultural values and narratives. Overall, the study contributes to a deeper understanding of the complex journey of recovery and growth in military mental health care contexts.
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