International Survey of Military Mental Health Professionals

Reports data from a survey of international military mental health professionals. 30 professionals from 23 countries, primarily psychologists and psychiatrists, responded to questions about their country concerning the field of psychology, the role of mental health professionals on deployment, the acceptance of the mental health field, and the international environment. Noted cultural differences included the role of psychologists in the military and on deployment, the degree of professional isolation, and specific services provided by psychologists. Similarities included the ambivalent response to the mental health field by military leaders, the use of psychology as a prevention tool, and the degree of interest in international contact and exchange.