Abstract
Deployment of personnel to military operations: impact on mental health and social functioning.
Highlights
1.1 DESCRIPTION OF THE CONDITIONThe landscape of military deployment has changed dramatically since 1989
While military deployment by its very nature carries substantial risk of exposure to events and experiences that may physically and mentally impair those directly engaged in combat and those engaged in support functions, there are a number of reasons why the extent of this issue is arguably of even greater importance than previously
International military operations as studied in this review fall in the categories of low intensity conflicts (LIC) or conventional warfare
Summary
The landscape of military deployment has changed dramatically since 1989. While military deployment by its very nature carries substantial risk of exposure to events and experiences that may physically and mentally impair those directly engaged in combat and those engaged in support functions, there are a number of reasons why the extent of this issue is arguably of even greater importance than previously. Combat exposure and other stressors increase the risk of physical and psychological trauma and, as a result, a substantial proportion of those returning from deployment to military operations abroad face the real risk of developing adverse effects to mental health and social functioning (Hoge, Auchterlonie, & Milliken, 2004). These include increased risk of posttraumatic stress syndrome (PTSD), depression, anxiety, anger, and substance abuse (Andersen, 1998; Dohrenwend, Turner, Turse, Adams, Koenen, & Marshall, 2006; Helzer, Robins, and McEvoy, 1987; Hoge et al, 2004; Ishøy et al, 1999; Jacobson et al 2008; Jakupcak et al, 2007; Larson, Highfill-McRoy, & Booth-Kewley2008; O’Brien & Hughes, 1991; O'Toole, Schureck, Marshall, Grayson, & Dobson, 1999; Pitman, Altman, and Macklin, 1989; Rona et al, 2009; Tanielian & Jaycox, 2008). In our efforts to present the best available evidence we will consider evidence from any nation that has deployed troops to international military operations since 1989
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