About The Study: In this study of 3,448 active-duty service members transitioning out of the military, the prevalence of problematic anger two years after separation (31.2%) was nearly double the prevalence two years before separation (15.9%). Problematic anger was associated with behavioral health problems, relationship health concerns and economic difficulties approximately five years later. These findings suggest the need to equip service members proactively with skills to identify and manage anger as a way to support them before and during this period of transition.
Authors: Amy B. Adler, Ph.D., of the Walter Reed Army Institute of Research in Silver Spring, Maryland, is the corresponding author.
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