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Peacekeeping missions present unique psychological stressors for military personnel. Understanding these challenges is crucial for supporting the mental health of peacekeepers during and after their service.

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  • Military Psychology
  • Global Peace and Security Studies

Background:

  • Ireland's long history of participation in international peacekeeping operations since the 1950s.
  • Under-recognition and under-research of unique psychological stressors in military peacekeeping.
  • Need to inform mental health professionals about peacekeeping-specific challenges.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight the distinct psychological difficulties faced by military peacekeepers.
  • To explain the impact of these difficulties on peacekeeper mental health.
  • To guide mental health professionals in supporting military and ex-military personnel.

Main Methods:

  • Outline of the nature of peacekeeping operations.
  • Review of limited existing literature on mental health effects of peacekeeping deployments.
  • Identification of positive outcomes reported by peacekeepers.

Main Results:

  • Mental health outcomes (positive and negative) are mission-dependent and vary over time.
  • Rates of post-traumatic stress disorder range from 3% to 15%, influenced by mission violence.
  • Most peacekeepers report enriching experiences from their deployments.

Conclusions:

  • Peacekeepers often experience traumatic events as both witnesses and victims.
  • Mission mandate restrictions can be a significant source of stress.
  • Continuous mental health support is essential for peacekeepers, both during deployment and post-service.