HealthDay (5/22, Preidt) reported, “Mental health problems and substance abuse are common among” police officers, researchers concluded after reviewing “67 studies that included more than 272,000 police officers in 24 countries.” The systematic review revealed that “just under 26% screened positive for hazardous drinking, and 5% would be considered alcohol-dependent or drinking at harmful levels.” What’s more, “one in seven met the criteria for post-traumatic stress disorder or depression, and about one in 10 met the criteria for anxiety disorder or had suicidal thoughts.” The findings were published online May 21 in the journal Occupational & Environmental Medicine.
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— “Mental Health is Big Issue For Police Officers Around The World: Study, ” Robert Preidt, HealthDay, May 22, 2020