| ID | 104759 |
| Title Proper | Mental health of UK armed forces personnel |
| Other Title Information | the impact of Iraq and Afghanistan |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Forbes, Harriet J ; Fear, Nicola T ; Iversen, Amy ; Dandeker, Christopher |
| Publication | 2011. |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | The legacy of Gulf War Syndrome led to fears that the deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan since 2003 would have an effect on the mental health of the UK armed forces. Contrary to many people's expectations, deployment to Iraq and Afghanistan has not led to an increase in mental health problems and the overall number of personnel with symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder is low. But there have been some costs: reservists and combat personnel are more at risk of mental health problems, and alcohol misuse continues to be rife amongst regulars. |
| `In' analytical Note | Rusi Journal Vol. 156, No. 2; Apr-May 2011: p.14-20 |
| Journal Source | Rusi Journal Vol. 156, No. 2; Apr-May 2011: p.14-20 |
| Key Words | Gulf War ; Iraq ; Afghanistan ; UK Armed Forces ; Mental Health ; United Kingdom |