Despite the prevalence of mental health issues in the military, only a minority of personnel who experience problems seek treatment. The underutilization of mental health services continues to be an important topic that deserves attention from both science and practice. Two studies were conducted with...
The military is spending more money than ever to 2 mental health issues within the ranks, and their latest attempt is a smart phone application called the T2 MoodTracker application, which helps service members keep track of their mental health after leaving the army. The app works like a hig...
Things have come a long way in the military’s approach to mental health issues since Gen. George Patton slapped a “shell-shocked” soldier at the height of World War II – an act not in keeping with official policy even then, of course, and for which Patton was punished. Nearly thre...
Military Probes Epidemie of Suicide: Mental Health Issues Remain Prevalent.The article discusses a report by the U.S. Army on suicide prevention, which tackled the growing number of soldiers who are committing suicide. Among the factors that contribute to the increasing number of suicides in the...
Military studies Mental Health Stigma and Military Spouses| The Influence of Marital Conflict and Career Consequences on Help-seeking Encouragement ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY Nicole Roberts HermosilloLoriApproximately one-third of Iraq and Afghanistan veterans develop mental health problems, yet only 35-40% ...
Stigma associated with substance abuse is less understood than stigma of mental health. Moreover, neither issue has been studied in depth within the military. We conducted focus groups with soldiers at six installations to explore how perceptions regarding substance abuse and mental health issues ...
Addressing a Wide Variety of Mental Health Issues Each of the three royals has individual mental health causes that are close to their heart. Hence, Heads Together has launched projects for a wide range of populations. Mental Health in the Military:Prince Harry and UK Defense Secretary Sir Micha...
Which State Has the Best Mental Health? More than 1 in 5 U.S. adults reportedly dealt with a mental illness in the past year in 2023, according to federal estimates. Prevalence has been particularly high among people ages 18 to 25 and among multiracial adults. As part of the 2025 Best...
MHN Boys Family Health Lifestyle Mental Health Military Policy Category: Mental Health The Role of Lifestyle Choices in Men’s Health: Nutrition, Exercise, & Beyond April 23, 2025MHN EditorAnxiety, Boys, Chronic Fatigue, Education, Education, Events, Fitness, Growing Up, Health, Health, Life...
Considering the crucial role of military personnel’s mental health in the armed forces, society, and the nation, the present study aims to describe the prevalence and influential factors of depression, anxiety, insomnia, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) among Chinese military personnel duri...