Operation Iraqi Freedom 06-08
Abstract
The Mental Health Advisory Team (MHAT) was established by the Office of the U.S. Army Surgeon General at the request of the Commanding General, Multi-National Force-Iraq (MNF-I). The mission of MHAT V was to: 1. Assess Soldier mental health and well-being 2. Examine the delivery of behavioral health care in Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF) 3. Provide recommendations for sustainment and improvement to command. In the period of 2 SEP to 23 OCT, 2,279 OIF Soldiers completed an anonymous survey. In addition, 350 anonymous surveys were completed by behavioral health, primary care and unit ministry team members. During the period of 15 OCT to 15 NOV the MHAT V team (a) processed and analyzed survey data, (b) examined secondary data sources, and (c) conducted focus group interviews with Soldiers, behavioral health personnel, and medical personnel. The MHAT V team report and recommendations are based on these data sources. Section 2 is the Executive Summary. Partial contents of this report consist of Sections 3-16 focusing on the following areas: Background and Limitations; Overview of Soldier Well-Being; Soldier Behavioral Health and Performance Indices; Soldier Risk Factors; Soldier Protective Factors; Soldier Focus Groups; Behavioral Health Care System Assessment; Primary Care Survey; Unit Ministry Team Survey; Military Transition Teams Mental Health and Well-Being; Soldiers Stationed in Kuwait; Theater Suicide and Suicide Prevention.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Feb 14, 2008
- Accession Number
- ADA519676