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Regular Article/Psychological Consequences of the Wars in Iraq and Afghanistan
Longitudinal mental health screening results among postdeployed U.S. soldiers preparing to deploy again
Article first published online: 9 FEB 2010
DOI: 10.1002/jts.20484
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Journal of Traumatic Stress
Special Issue: Psychological Consequences of the Wars in Iraq and Afghanistan
Volume 23, Issue 1, pages 52–58, February 2010
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How to Cite
Duma, S. J., Reger, M. A., Canning, S. S., McNeil, J. D. and Gahm, G. A. (2010), Longitudinal mental health screening results among postdeployed U.S. soldiers preparing to deploy again. J. Traum. Stress, 23: 52–58. doi: 10.1002/jts.20484
Publication History
- Issue published online: 18 FEB 2010
- Article first published online: 9 FEB 2010
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Abstract
Mental health concerns have been documented in soldiers postdeployed from Iraq or Afghanistan, but information is limited regarding individuals directed to deploy again. Routine screening assessed symptoms of posttraumatic stress disorder, depression, anxiety, panic, and hazardous alcohol consumption among 443 soldiers after returning from deployment and again before the next deployment. Initial rates for meeting screening criteria were under 9% with most around 5%. The average number of symptoms reported for depression, anxiety, and alcohol consumption decreased from first to second screening, as did the percentage of participants who met screening criteria for hazardous alcohol consumption. No change was observed on other screening measures. The findings suggest that mental health symptoms remain stable or decline for soldiers repeating deployment.