Risk factors for mental ill health in UK Army personnel: an overview

Mental health risk factors for suicides in the US Army, 2007--8.

OBJECTIVE Suicides among active duty US Army personnel have been increasing since 2004, surpassing comparable civilian rates in 2008. This analysis uses US military data to assess suicide rates for the 2-year period 2007--8, and examines relative risks (RR) of suicide associated with mental health disorders. METHODS Historical trends of US Army suicides were assessed using 1977--2008 data fro...

Mental health among commando, airborne and other UK infantry personnel.

BACKGROUND Despite having high levels of combat exposure, commando and airborne forces may be at less risk of mental ill-health than other troops. AIMS To examine differences in mental health outcomes and occupational risk factors between Royal Marines Commandos (RMCs), paratroopers (PARAs) and other army infantry (INF). METHODS Three groups of personnel (275 RMCs, 202 PARAs and 572 INF) we...

Risk factors for ill health insurance claims.

OBJECTIVES This study examined the information available at application for income protection insurance, to determine if any factors were predictive of a claim. The strength and significance of such factors were assessed and a predictive model was developed. BACKGROUND The factors underlying life assurance risks are well known, but this is not the case for income protection insurance. For acc...

Factors affecting mental health service utilization among deployed military personnel.

This study contrasts the characteristics of clients using military mental health services in deployed and nondeployed settings, the communications between their mental health providers and commanders, and the impact of mental health services on their military duties. The study explored the rates of command communication and duty restrictions across settings and referral sources. The study used ...

Risk factors for ill-health in old age.