Operation Iraqi Freedom soldier

Operation Iraqi Freedom soldier

A soldier serving in Operation Iraqi Freedom. (Cates, M. B. 2006)

Mental Health

These soldiers have been shown to suffer high rates of mental health problems and suicide as a result of long durations of service and separation from family. (MHAT 2006) "The level of combat is the main determinant of a marine or soldiers mental health status." (MHAT 2006, p. 3)

References

Cates, M. B. Prevention is the Best Way to Health, U.S. (2006). U.S. Army Medical Department Journal, p. 3. April-Junehttp://das.cs.amedd.army.mil/PDF/j06_04_06.pdf

Mental Health Advisory Team (MHAT) IV. (2006). Operation Iraqi Freedom 05-07 Final Report. November 17. Office of the Surgeon Multinational Force - Iraq, and Office of the surgeon general - United States Army Medical Command.http://www.armymedicine.army.mil/news/mhat/mhat_iv/MHAT_IV_Report_17NOV06.pdf


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