Work Stressors, Depressive Symptoms, and Hazardous Drinking Among Navy Members Across Deployment

Variables such as stress levels, mental health symptoms, and drinking behavior can change over time. Navy Sailors were surveyed over the course of a deployment cycle to examine the relationship between work stress, depressive symptoms, and hazardous drinking behaviors. Findings suggested that increased work stress may lead to increased depressive symptoms, which may lead to increased hazardous drinking behaviors.