Land Combat Study of an Army Infantry Division 2003-2009
Abstract
Throughout the course of the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq, numerous studies have demonstrated the adverse mental and behavioral health effects on veterans. This report compiles data from multiple time-points between 2003 and 2009 to demonstrate behavioral and mental health trends across these years. Mental health rates increased between 2003 and 2008, but dropped in 2009. Alcohol misuse decreased between 2003 and 2009, but substance abuse increased through 2008. The use of mental health professionals increased throughout the years. Perceived stigma and organizational barriers to mental health care decreased over the years. These findings could be used to generate awareness of behavioral health trends among veterans and aid in understanding how best to allocate efforts to ameliorate the adverse effects of prolonged combat.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jun 26, 2012
- Accession Number
- ADA563460
Entities
People
- Brian C. Kok
- Charles W. Hoge
- Jeffrey L. Thomas
- Lyndon A. Riviere
- Paul Y Kim
Organizations
- Walter Reed Army Institute of Research