21 Percent of Chinese Sailors Stationed in the South China Sea Suffer From Mental Health Issues: Study by Naval Medical University in Shanghai

Epoch Times ^ | 02/09/2021 | ZHANG YUJIE

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A recent study by the Naval Medical University in Shanghai found that about one-fifth of China’s servicemen in the submarine force stationed in the South China Sea have psychological problems.

According to an analysis by Taiwanese military experts, submariners need to have very strong psychological health. However, problems have been reported that may be related to the frequent military exercises conducted by the Chinese regime. In addition, there may be problems with the psychological counseling provided to military personnel.

The study, published in the international journal Military Medicine on Jan. 7, found that among the 580 male participants, 21 percent of respondents were suffering from some degree of mental health issues, most often anxiety and paranoid ideation.

The extreme isolation submariners face could be part of the problem. “The submarine environment entails prolonged isolation, which can involve 60 to 90 days of submerged cruising,” which is exacerbated by the fact that China “increased the number of cruising and sea maneuvers to strengthen protection of the South China Sea,” the study said.

Beijing has territorial claims over most of the waterways covering the South China Sea, which were ruled as unlawful in a 2016 decision by an international tribunal. Several neighboring countries have competing claims in the waterways. Home to rich fishing grounds and potentially valuable natural resources, the South China Sea is also one of the world’s major shipping routes.

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The researchers stated, “This study is the first psychological survey on soldiers and officers in the submarine force in the South China Sea.”

The study also explained, “Previous studies have demonstrated that military maneuvers can produce psychological and physiological stress. Additionally, they are confined to tiny living spaces and exposed to manufactured air and artificial light.”

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They also all voted for Senile Joe.

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who don’t know what planet they are on.
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Planet? sheeesh. they don’t even know what city they are in.

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RE: Here in the USA, 80 Million people are using psychiatric drugs for mental illness.

That’s one out of every 4 people in this country! What is your source for this statistic?

I have searched for and posted several links for this information in the past. People who want to dispute it will do so, with their own searches and links.

Yes, one out of every four people in the USA is certified bat-shit crazy. IMNSHO, that's an understatement.