Army Mental Health Study: More

Better pre-deployment training has helped soldiers feel comfortable about getting mental-health treatment after they return from combat theaters, according to the latest Army study mental health study. But even though soldiers are less inclined to feel stigmatized by seeking such help, they need more “dwell time” at home between deployments, the study states. Military mental health experts came to the conclusions after surveying 2,994 soldiers and another 350 health-care providers in Iraq and Afghanistan. Soldiers in both theaters told surveyors they suffered from stress, anxiety, or depression. Getting help, particularly for those stationed at remote outposts, was difficult. Family relationships grew more strained with each additional combat deployment as well.