Operation Iraqi Freedom soldier

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A soldier serving in Operation Iraqi Freedom. (Cates, M. B. 2006)

[edit] Mental Health

These soldiers have been shown to suffer high rates of mental health problems and suicide as a result of long durations of service and separation from family. (MHAT 2006) "The level of combat is the main determinant of a marine or soldiers mental health status." (MHAT 2006, p. 3)

[edit] References

Cates, M. B. Prevention is the Best Way to Health, U.S. (2006). U.S. Army Medical Department Journal, p. 3. April-June http://das.cs.amedd.army.mil/PDF/j06_04_06.pdf

Mental Health Advisory Team (MHAT) IV. (2006). Operation Iraqi Freedom 05-07 Final Report. November 17. Office of the Surgeon Multinational Force - Iraq, and Office of the surgeon general - United States Army Medical Command. http://www.armymedicine.army.mil/news/mhat/mhat_iv/MHAT_IV_Report_17NOV06.pdf