Police Stress and Deleterious Outcomes: Efforts Towards Improving Police Mental Health

Craddock, Tina B.; Telesco, Grace A.

doi:10.1007/s11896-021-09488-1

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“…Exposure to critical incidents [ 5 , 19 , 22 , 24 , 35 , 37 , 39 , 40 , 41 , 52 , 53 , 64 , 67 , 71 , 78 , 82 , 89 , 90 , 92 , 103 , 104 ] was the most frequently cited negative operational factor, included in 21 studies. High workload [ 8 , 19 , 29 , 31 , 32 , 33 , 36 , 45 , 46 , 47 , 57 , 59 , 66 , 70 , 73 , 74 , 80 , 96 , 98 ] was the second most frequently cited negative operational factor ( n = 20).…”

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“…Nine articles listed experiencing violence [ 32 , 41 , 49 , 51 , 66 , 67 , 68 , 82 , 92 ] while eight cited work overload [ 37 , 43 , 44 , 53 , 72 , 73 , 77 , 96 ] as negative operational factors. Finally, risk of death [ 35 , 44 , 64 , 77 , 94 ] was a frequent but less commonly identified ( n = 5) operational factors negatively impacting PSP mental health.…”

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“…Experiencing mental health conditions was the most frequently cited ( n = 26) negative personal factor, included in 27 percent of articles [ 22 , 24 , 26 , 29 , 30 , 31 , 34 , 35 , 40 , 47 , 50 , 51 , 52 , 53 , 55 , 59 , 67 , 77 , 80 , 85 , 90 , 92 , 98 , 100 , 101 , 107 ]. PTSD, anxiety, depression, and general mental health difficulties were the most frequently listed diagnoses.…”

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“…Lack of supervisor support was the most frequently cited negative organizational factors ( n = 23) [ 25 , 30 , 31 , 32 , 33 , 43 , 44 , 47 , 50 , 59 , 70 , 71 , 73 , 77 , 80 , 81 , 82 , 88 , 91 , 92 , 98 , 101 , 111 ]. Over one-fifth of articles ( n = 21) identified workplace culture [ 5 , 23 , 28 , 31 , 33 , 35 , 37 , 38 , 41 , 49 , 55 , 71 , 74 , 80 , 81 , 82 , 91 , 92 , 105 , 106 , 112 ] as a negative organizational factor contributing to poor mental health outcomes in PSP. Fifteen percent of articles ( n = 14) cited lack of co-worker support [ 22 , 25 , 47 , 50 , …”

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“…Fifteen percent of articles ( n = 14) cited lack of co-worker support [ 22 , 25 , 47 , 50 , 59 , 65 , 71 , 75 , 82 , 86 , 88 , 90 , 92 , 111 ] and limited resources to perform the work [ 5 , 23 , 46 , 53 , 71 , 73 , 76 , 77 , 82 , 83 , 88 , 91 , 95 , 96 ]. Furthermore, interpersonal conflict with a colleague [ 5 , 25 , 28 , 47 , 65 , 76 , 77 , 80 , 82 , 83 , 86 , 91 , 108 ] and stigma/barriers to seeking help [ 5 , 32 , 35 , 37 , 38 , 39 , 43 , 48 , 49 , 51 …”

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Organizational Factors and Their Impact on Mental Health in Public Safety Organizations

Edgelow

Scholefield

McPherson

et al. 2022

IJERPH

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Public safety personnel (PSP), including correctional officers, firefighters, paramedics, and police officers, have higher rates of mental health conditions than other types of workers. This scoping review maps the impact of organizational factors on PSP mental health, reviewing applicable English language primary studies from 2000–2021. JBI methodology for scoping reviews was followed. After screening, 97 primary studies remained for analysis. Police officers (n = 48) were the most frequent population studied. Correctional officers (n = 27) and paramedics (n = 27) were the second most frequently identified population, followed by career firefighters (n = 20). Lack of supervisor support was the most frequently cited negative organizational factor (n = 23), followed by negative workplace culture (n = 21), and lack of co-worker support (n = 14). Co-worker support (n = 10) was the most frequently identified positive organizational factor, followed by supervisor support (n = 8) and positive workplace culture (n = 5). This scoping review is the first to map organizational factors and their impact on PSP mental health across public safety organizations. The results of this review can inform discussions related to organizational factors, and their relationship to operational and personal factors, to assist in considering which factors are the most impactful on mental health, and which are most amenable to change.

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confidence: 99%

Section: Resultsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Resultsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Resultsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Resultsmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Organizational Factors and Their Impact on Mental Health in Public Safety Organizations

Edgelow

Scholefield

McPherson

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Law Enforcement and Mental Health: The Limpid Kryptonite—A Clear and Present Danger

Singletary

2023

J Police Crim Psych

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The job of a police officer is extremely stressful and members of the law enforcement community exhibit disproportionately higher incidents of depression, PTSD, suicide ideation, and other mental health issues. Unfortunately, these mental health concerns are becoming increasingly grave as negative interactions with the public are more highly publicized than ever before. The present study evaluated the relationship between officers’ regard for their role as a member of law enforcement, years of experience, and awareness of the media, with stress level and PTSD symptoms. Most notable among the findings were that officers with a higher regard for their role as law enforcement, and those with more media awareness, reported higher stress levels and other maladaptive behaviors that negatively impacted their mental health. The current study contributes to the extant literature by exploring the intersectionality between officers’ stress levels, years of experience, PTSD symptomology, perceived identity, and media awareness. The widespread use of social media to publicize the actions of a small minority of law enforcement officers is among the many elements discovered and discussed in the current research.

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Beyond the Uniform: Impact of Indirect Trauma on Spanish Police Officers

Velasco,

Salido-Santos,

Sanmartín

2023

J Police Crim Psych

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Police Stress and Deleterious Outcomes: Efforts Towards Improving Police Mental Health

Cited by 23 publications

References 24 publications

Organizational Factors and Their Impact on Mental Health in Public Safety Organizations

Organizational Factors and Their Impact on Mental Health in Public Safety Organizations

Law Enforcement and Mental Health: The Limpid Kryptonite—A Clear and Present Danger

Beyond the Uniform: Impact of Indirect Trauma on Spanish Police Officers

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