Psychological Health of Gulf War-Era Military Personnel
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Psychological Health of Military Personnel
The House of Commons Defence Select Committee1 has stated that more resources are needed to support military personnel, particularly in mental health services. This note examines the impact of military service on the psychological health of serving personnel, reservists, veterans and their families. It outlines the effectiveness of interventions, and highlights areas for further research. Overview
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عنوان ژورنال: Military Medicine
سال: 1996
ISSN: 0026-4075,1930-613X
DOI: 10.1093/milmed/161.5.257