BENEFITS OF BREATH-BODY-MIND FOR MILITARY PERSONNEL, VETERANS AND HEALTHCARE WORKERS
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.31891/PT-2026-2-1Keywords:
military, combat stress, breath practices, post-traumatic stress, autonomic balance, mind-body, veteransAbstract
This article introduces an innovative program to bridge the gap between the high demand for psychological services and the limited number of healthcare professionals during war. Combat-related stress and trauma are difficult to treat with conventional methods alone. Mind-body programs, specifically Breath-Body-Mind (BBM), activate multiple healing pathways to mitigate autonomic dysregulation and neurophysiological dysfunction caused by extreme stress.
BBM is an evidence-based, safe, and adaptable intervention that is easy to learn. It has been effectively used worldwide during wars and mass disasters. BBM can be integrated into individual or group therapy, both in-person and online, for civilians, military personnel, and medics. Potential benefits include improved battlefield survival, faster recovery from trauma, and better long-term re-integration into civilian life.
