Mental Disorders and Mental Health Promotion in Police Officers
Issued Date
2024-01-01
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24208124
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2-s2.0-85185689282
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Health Psychology Research
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12
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Health Psychology Research Vol.12 (2024)
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Santre S. Mental Disorders and Mental Health Promotion in Police Officers. Health Psychology Research Vol.12 (2024). doi:10.52965/001c.93904 Retrieved from: https://repository.li.mahidol.ac.th/handle/20.500.14594/97424
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Mental Disorders and Mental Health Promotion in Police Officers
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Abstract
The number of police officers suffering from mental illnesses is becoming a significant public health concern. Police officers are more likely to experience mental health problems than the general population. The use of effective mental health promotion programs can assist in reducing police officers’ psychological problems. In this paper author reviews existing literature on mental disorders and mental health promotion among police officers. This review emphasizes the importance of mental health promotion and programs in improving police officers’ well-being and decreasing mental disorders. The prevalence of mental disorders, risk factors, and negative consequences are explained. Furthermore, examples of programs or interventions to promote mental health, and recommendations for further study are presented. Therefore, this review could be useful in developing intervention program to support police officers’ health.