Evaluation of a Group-based, Skills Training for Increasing Mental Toughness

The goal of the Life Force study is to (1) evaluate the efficacy of targeted, skills-based training for enhancing mental toughness and mitigating harmful and high-risk behaviors in active-duty Soldiers, and (2) to determine who benefits the most from this type of training. Researchers will compare the training group to a control group. All participants will complete a baseline survey and two follow up surveys at 6 and 12 months post-baseline. The group assigned to the Life Force training condition will also complete a 5-session, group-based, skills training program.

Inclusion Criteria: * Active duty Soldiers in the regular Army * Age 18 or older * Stationed at Fort Hood, TX Exclusion Criteria: * Soldiers with self-identified plans of leaving active duty service within 12 months of the baseline assessment * Soldiers having a planned permanent change in station (PCS) or deployment within 12 months of the baseline assessment