• Author: Dave I. Cotting
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Combat Duty in Iraq and Afghanistan, Mental Health Problems, and Barriers to Care

Abstract: BACKGROUND: The current combat operations in Iraq and Afghanistan have involved U.S. military personnel in major ground combat and hazardous security duty. Studies are …

Post-combat invincibility: Violent combat experiences are associated with increased risk-taking propensity following deployment

Abstract: Combat exposure is associated with increased rates of mental health problems such as post-traumatic stress disorder, depression, and anxiety when Soldiers return home. …