Prevalence of Perceived Stress and Mental Health Indicators Among Reserve-Component and Active-Duty Military Personnel

Stress and mental health symptoms (e.g., depression, posttraumatic stress disorder [PTSD], suicide attempts) were examined in Reserve (n = 18,342) and Active Duty (n = 16,146) component personnel across all branches. Comparisons in stress and mental health symptoms were calculated between component, deployment status, and military theater. Results suggest that Active Duty personnel may be at greater risk for high job-related stress than Reservists.