Decision (not) to disclose mental health conditions or substance abuse in the work environment: a multiperspective focus group study within the military.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

Many workers in high-risk occupations, such as soldiers, are exposed to stressors at work, increasing their risk of developing mental health conditions and substance abuse (MHC/SA). Disclosure can lead to both positive (eg, support) and negative (eg, discrimination) work outcomes, and therefore, both disclosure and non-disclosure can affect health, well-being and sustainable employment, making it a complex dilemma. The objective is to study barriers to and facilitators for disclosure in the military from multiple perspectives.

Design

Qualitative focus groups with soldiers with and without MHC/SA and military mental health professionals. Sessions were audiotaped and transcribed verbatim. Content analysis was done using a general inductive approach.

Setting

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SUBMITTER: Bogaers R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8559108 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature