Journal of occupational and environmental medicine
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J. Occup. Environ. Med. · Jun 2008
Mental health outcomes in police personnel after Hurricane Katrina.
We examined symptoms of depression and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) among New Orleans Police Department (NOPD) personnel who provided law enforcement and relief services to affected communities following Hurricane Katrina. ⋯ Police personnel reported symptoms of PTSD and depression associated with work-related and personal factors following Hurricane Katrina.