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Member SurveyVeterans, Active Duty Military, Spouses & FamiliesN = 7,808

Faith & Mental Health in Military Communities

A comprehensive survey of 7,808 military-affiliated individuals — veterans, active duty service members, chaplains, spouses, and family members — examining the impact of faith-based digital tools on stress, anxiety, sleep, and spiritual well-being.

Pray Science
80%+

report improvements in stress, anxiety, and faith connection across all military groups

96%

support free military access to faith-based digital tools

92%+

satisfaction rate across all groups; 92%+ would recommend

Survey Overview

The Challenge

Military-affiliated populations face unique and disproportionate mental health challenges — from post-traumatic stress and moral injury among veterans and active duty members, to anxiety, isolation, and caregiver burnout among spouses and family members. Stigma, long wait times, and limited access to care create significant barriers to traditional treatment.

At the same time, faith remains a cornerstone for the majority of military families. There is a growing need for accessible, private, faith-based tools that meet these communities where they are — on their phones, at home, and in moments of need.

Methodology

Pray Science

Internal Member Survey

Total Participants

7,808 military-affiliated respondents

Study Type

Internal Member Survey

Population Breakdown

Veterans

n = 2,555

Active Duty Military

n = 608

Military Chaplains

n = 87

Military Spouses

n = 1,816

Family Members

n = 2,742

Focus Areas

Stress, anxiety, sleep, meaning/purpose, faith connection

Veteran Usage

51% daily users; Top features: Daily Prayers, Bible Verses, Bedtime Stories, Meditations

Note: This survey has not been peer-reviewed. Data is based on self-reported internal app metrics collected from PRAY.COM users who self-identified as military-affiliated.

Results

Reported Improvements by Group

Percentage of respondents in each military-affiliated group reporting improvement across five key outcomes.

Veterans

% of veterans reporting improvement

n = 2,555

Faith Connection
87%
Stress
84%
Anxiety
76%
Meaning/Purpose
76%
Sleep
59%

Active Duty Military

% of active duty military reporting improvement

n = 608

Faith Connection
86%
Stress
85%
Anxiety
75%
Meaning/Purpose
74%
Sleep
65%

Military Chaplains

% of military chaplains reporting improvement

n = 87

Stress
90%
Anxiety
90%
Sleep
81%
Meaning/Purpose
81%
Faith Connection
81%

Military Spouses

% of military spouses reporting improvement

n = 1,816

Faith Connection
87%
Stress
86%
Anxiety
81%
Meaning/Purpose
80%
Sleep
67%

Family Members

% of family members reporting improvement

n = 2,742

Faith Connection
89%
Stress
87%
Anxiety
79%
Meaning/Purpose
79%
Sleep
66%

Comparisons

Key Group Comparisons

Chaplains Perceive Highest Benefits

Military chaplains reported the highest rates of improvement in stress and anxiety relief.

Spouses & Family Members

Military spouses and family members reported greater improvements in sleep, meaning/purpose, and faith connection.

Demand & Satisfaction

Strong Demand Across All Groups

96%

support free military access

92%+

would recommend to others

92%+

satisfaction across all groups

96%

intent to continue using

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