Understanding military workforce productivity [electronic resource] : effects of substance abuse, health, and mental health / Robert M. Bray, Laurel L. Hourani, Jason Williams, Marian E. Lane, Mary Ellen Marsden.
2014
UH600
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Understanding military workforce productivity [electronic resource] : effects of substance abuse, health, and mental health / Robert M. Bray, Laurel L. Hourani, Jason Williams, Marian E. Lane, Mary Ellen Marsden.
ISBN
9780387783031 electronic book
0387783032 electronic book
9780387783024
0387783032 electronic book
9780387783024
Published
New York, NY : Springer, 2014.
Language
English
Description
1 online resource (xvi, 188 pages) : illustrations (some color)
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10.1007/978-0-387-78303-1 doi
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UH600
Dewey Decimal Classification
355.3/45
Summary
From the stresses of repeated deployments to the difficulties of re-entry into civilian life, we are just beginning to understand how protracted conflicts, such as those in Iraq and Afghanistan, are affecting service members. Issues such as risky health behaviors and chemical dependence raise productivity concerns as they do with all organizations, but they also have a profound impact on the safety and readiness of troops--and by extension, the military as a whole--in life-or-death situations. Understanding Military Workforce Productivity cuts through the myths and misconceptions about the health and resilience of today's active-duty armed forces. This first-of-its-kind volume presents up-to-date findings across service branches in core health areas including illness and injury, alcohol and drug abuse, tobacco use, obesity, and mental health. The short- and long-term implications discussed relate to the quality of the lives of service members and their families, the quality and preparedness of the military as a workforce, and prevention and intervention efforts.
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Includes bibliographical references.
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Description based on online resource; title from PDF title page (SpringerLink, viewed March 31, 2014).
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Bray, Robert M., author.
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Table of Contents
Health and Behavioral Health in the Military
Methodology
Substance Abuse
Health Behaviors and Health Status
Stress and Mental Health
Productivity Loss Associated with Substance Use, Physical Health, and Mental Health
Summary and Implications of Findings.
Methodology
Substance Abuse
Health Behaviors and Health Status
Stress and Mental Health
Productivity Loss Associated with Substance Use, Physical Health, and Mental Health
Summary and Implications of Findings.