Abstract:
In conclusion, though the area is understudied as of yet, there seems to be a clear-cut role for mental health professionals in maintaining the health of peacekeepers worldwide. There also seems to have been an unfortunate lag in military understanding or willingness to address these needs. In 2009 alone, the U.S. has already seen two incidents—one at a CSC in Baghdad and one at Fort Hood, Texas—in which combat stress or the threat of deployment seem to have taken a violent turn toward fratricide. This horrific trend can only be expected to continue if drastic measures are not taken to revitalize current programs and increase timely implementation of new programs.
