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.
report improvements in stress, anxiety, and faith connection across all military groups
support free military access to faith-based digital tools
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
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Note: This survey has not been peer-reviewed.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
Active Duty Military
% of active duty military reporting improvement
n = 608
Military Chaplains
% of military chaplains reporting improvement
n = 87
Military Spouses
% of military spouses reporting improvement
n = 1,816
Family Members
% of family members reporting improvement
n = 2,742
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
support free military access
would recommend to others
satisfaction across all groups
intent to continue using
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