Table 1

The individual reintegration experiences

ExperienceNegativePositive
Emotional reintegrationAnxiety, existential distress, conflicting emotions (hostility, disconnection, isolation, helplessness), loss of motivation, irritation, anger, resentment, suicidal thoughts, loss of identityStrengthened relationships, Sense of purpose, sense of pride, broadened life perspective, personal growth, increased self-esteem, new priorities
Adler et al. (2011), Blais et al. (2006), Blais et al. (2009), Balderrama-Durbin et al. (2015), Bowling and Sherman (2008), Brenner et al. (2015), Cardozo et al. (2012), Cornish et al. (2014), Danish and Antonides (2013), Elliott (2015), Feldman and Hanlon (2012), Kaplow et al. (2013), Knobloch et al. (2013), Knobloch et al. (2019), Lusk et al. (2015), Mankowski et al. (2015), McCreary et al. (2014), Rubin et al. (2016), Saati and Wimelius (2018), Thompson and Gignac (2001), Thompson and Pastò (2003), Wright et al. (2015) Baptist et al. (2011), Blais et al. (2006), Brenner et al. (2015), Feldman and Hanlon (2012), Fikretoglu and McCreary (2010), Knobloch et al. (2016), Knobloch and Theiss (2018), McCreary et al. (2014), Newby et al. (2005), Rivers et al. (2013), Thompson and Gignac (2001), Thompson and Pastò (2003), Tobin (2015) 
Physical reintegrationIncreased sensitivity to stressful triggers, hypervigilance, hyperactivity, sleeping problems, adjust to daily arrangements, changes in eating, sleeping, and exercising habits, exhaustion, compassion fatiguePhysical exercise and leisure
Baptist et al. (2011), Blais et al. (2009), Bowling and Sherman (2008), Brenner et al. (2015), Cornish et al. (2014), Drodge and Roy-Cyr (2003), Elliott (2015), Heinecken and Wilén (2019), Knobloch and Theiss (2012), Laser and Stephens (2011), Makinen et al. (2015), Mattocks et al. (2012), Padden and Agazio (2013), Rivers et al. (2017), Rubin et al. (2016), Scannell-Desch and Doherty (2015), Wooten (2013) Chandler et al. (2018), Dattilo (2015), Miller and Warner (2013), Taff et al. (2016) 
Behavioural reintegrationSubstance misuse, aggression, adrenaline-seeking behaviours, suicide attempts, antisocial behaviour, hostility, perception of stigmaLeadership ability, new strengths and skills, effective communication, contribute to a greater good, friendships
Blais et al. (2009), Bowling and Sherman (2008), Cogan (2016), Cornish et al. (2014), Danish and Antonides (2013), Elnitstky et al. (2017b), Finnegan et al. (2016): Lusk et al. (2015), McCreary et al. (2014), Rivers et al. (2013) Baptist et al. (2011), Knobloch et al. (2016), Newby et al. (2005) 
Spiritual reintegrationQuestioning religious beliefsNew strength, emotional support, facilitate understanding, stimulate coping
Guilt, conflicting values
Danish and Antonides (2013) Baptist et al. (2011), Mankowski et al. (2015), Miller and Warner (2013), Wooten (2013) 

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