This preliminary study concerned examining a number of psychosocial and medical factors involved in the referral of 207 conscripted soldiers to an Israel Air Force Base Mental Health Clinic. These factors were age, sex, education, source of referral, and timing of referral during service. The nature of medical complaints before and after psychological intervention was also examined. Results suggest an effective medical psychological cooperation can significantly reduce minor psychological problems in a population of drafted soldiers.
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