Resource Tag: PEACEKEEPING FORCES
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Suicide Rate Among Former Swedish Peacekeeping Personnel
This study investigated the suicide rate among former Swedish peacekeeping personnel. The authors compared 39,768 former peacekeepers to the general Swedish populaton. A lower number of suicides was found among former peacekeepers than in the general population. Unique problems associated with this research area are discussed. (30 refs.) JA
Is Peacekeeping Peaceful? A Systematic Review
The literature on the association between deployment to a peacekeeping mission & distress, mental disorders, & suicide was systematically reviewed. 68 articles are included in the review. Some studies have found higher levels of postdeployment distress & posttraumatic stress disorder symptoms. Most studies have not shown an increased risk of suicide in former peacekeepers. As […]
Suicide Prevention in Veterans From Peace-Keeping
During recent years, increased attention has been given to the stressors inherent in peace-keeping & to the possible negative long-term health effects for the personnel involved. Exposure to danger & disturbing scenes during the service period may result in an increased risk of posttraumatic stress disorder in veterans. The risk of suicide in peace-keeping veterans […]