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Suicide Prevention Among Polish Veterans of Multinational Missions
Stanislaw Ilnicki
102 - 112
10.3233/978-1-58603-889-2-102
NATO Science for Peace and Security Series - E: Human and Societal Dynamics
Volume 42: Lowering Suicide Risk in Returning Troops
Abstract

This paper presents some outcomes of the participation of Polish Military Contingents (PMC) in multinational missions and military operations within the UN, OSCE, EU and NATO mandate. The suicide risk among soldiers serving both in country and abroad is discussed. Selected legal issues and organization of the combat stress disorders prevention system in the Polish armed forces were presented. In particular, prevention activity before deployment, during deployment and after returning home was highlighted. Achievements and challenges in PTSD prevention and treatment in the PMC were discussed.

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