General psychological distress among Japan Self‐Defense Forces personnel dispatched on United Nations peacekeeping operations and their spouses

The importance of family care during international deployment is emphasized within military organizations, but mental health interactions between deployed personnel and their spouses have not yet been assessed. This study addressed this gap by examining couples’ mental health throughout a deployment period.

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