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Discipline Integration Paper Outline
Shean C. Cain
College of Arts and Sciences, Liberty University
INDS 600: Discipline Integration
Dr. C. Roberts
Author Note
Shean C. Cain
I have no known conflict of interest to disclose.
Correspondence concerning this article should be addressed to Shean C. Cain.
Email: sccain@liberty.edu
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Discipline Integration
I. Research Question.
How can Human Services - Resilience and Public and Community Health help active-duty
military service members overcome mental health specifically PTSD and how can they get the
preferred treatment needed?
II. Justification of interdisciplinary approach.
The aim of this study is to integrate two disciplined to resolve a complicated issue among
military members overcoming and treating mental health – PTSD in active-duty service members
and veterans alongside DoD civilians and families.
III. Disciplines
Human Services – Military Resilience and Public and Community Health
IV. Adequacy to the AOS.
The insights of military resiliency and public and community health are disciplines that are
interconnected which helps develop measures against mental health issues and threats to the
military and the community. Moreover, proactive measures, quality education, and different
support systems that will foster sustainability, adaptability, and wellbeing for individuals. This
offers health initiatives while promoting discipline and mutual adequacy. Integrating both public
health and resiliency will enhance health strategies and methods in this diverse challenge.
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V. Insights of research
- Showing the importance of the integration of two disciplines to solve a complex issue.
- Developing insights, strategies, and methods to create solutions.
- The enhancement of healthcare while mirroring public health focus and building of
resiliency against mental health – PTSD.
VI. Conflicts between insights
In the discussion, conflicts that can and will arise between the disciplines will include the
measures of prioritizing short-term goals over long-term health outcomes. This also will include
emphasis on toughness that may neglect mental issues in active-duty members, veterans, and
families. Conflicts that impedes is the strict public health measures in community resilience and
will limit the freedoms of individuals. Balancing both is very important to the holistic societal
well-being.3
VII. Command ground discovery.
The common ground between military resilience and public and community health is that both
disciplines prioritize on the preparedness of individuals and community, the adaptability, and
collective well-being of all personnel. The shared goals include enhancing research that can lead
to promotable results for mental and physical health, the promotion of community engagement
and campaigns, and the building of a resilient society to face challenges more effectively.
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VIII. Conclusions
The conclusions drawn from the research including the disciplines of military resiliency and
public and community health, it does highlight their interconnectedness and shared principles
equally. Both disciplines have emphasized on the adaptability and collective approach to face
challenges. Any lessons from military training and exercise can help to inform community health
initiatives, while public health strategies can enhance military well-being all together. Both
disciplines can equally promote a holistic societal well-being and readiness for the community.
IX. Ideas for future research to topic
For future ideas and research on PTSD could definitely explore private and personalized
treatment that can be tailored to individual and public needs. In addition, studying specific things
that have an impact on social support and community involvement on PTSD can lead to the
recovery of valuable insights and treatment.
X. Approach from a biblical viewpoint.
The approach on mental health and PTSD from a biblical viewpoint does activate the need for
compassion, the need for forgiveness, and to believe in hope. Using the bible and its scriptures
can promote high sustained resiliency by integrating faith-based counseling from Christian
counselors and biblical teachings. Recognizing what God’s given will and spirit, emphasizing
God's love and grace can provide strength and healing.
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