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Type: | Journal article |
Title: | Psychiatric disorder and separation from military service: a 10-year retrospective study |
Author: | Creamer, M. Carboon, I. Forbes, A. McKenzie, D. McFarlane, A. Kelsall, H. Sim, M. |
Citation: | American Journal of Psychiatry, 2006; 163(4):733-734 |
Publisher: | Amer Psychiatric Press Inc |
Issue Date: | 2006 |
ISSN: | 0002-953X 1535-7228 |
Statement of Responsibility: | Mark Creamer, Isla Carboon, Andrew B. Forbes, Dean P. McKenzie, Alexander C. McFarlane, Helen L. Kelsall, and Malcolm R. Sim |
Abstract: | Objective: This study investigated the association between the onset of psychiatric morbidity and separation from military service over a 10-year period (1991-2001). Method: The prevalence of affective, anxiety, somatic, and substance use disorders was assessed in 2,215 male Australian Navy personnel with the Composite International Diagnostic Interview. Results: The onset of a psychiatric disorder during military service was related to a 19% greater risk of separation overall. The majority of those leaving military service did so in the first year after symptom onset. Personnel who remained in service past this period had no significantly elevated risk of separation in subsequent years. Conclusions: Psychiatric morbidity represents a significant potential cost to defense forces. Improved recognition and early management of mental health problems among military personnel may improve retention rates. |
Keywords: | Humans Substance-Related Disorders Disability Evaluation Prevalence Risk Factors Retrospective Studies Cohort Studies Longitudinal Studies Mental Disorders Military Psychiatry Mental Health Services Psychiatric Status Rating Scales Retirement Gulf War Military Personnel Veterans Australia Male |
Description: | Copyright © 2006 American Psychiatric Association |
DOI: | 10.1176/appi.ajp.163.4.733 |
Published version: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1176/appi.ajp.163.4.733 |
Appears in Collections: | Aurora harvest 2 Psychiatry publications |
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