Post Traumatic Stress Disorder in Military Police

Abstract

Introduction: Several mental disorders can affect the individual who works in situations where violence is constantly experienced, such as that of the Military Police, one of them being post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). 

Objective: To analyze data from the Biopsychosocial Section of the Brigada Militar on the “PTSD in Military Police” in the period between January 2014 to May 2015. 

Methodology: The design was quantitative, exploratory, retrospective and documentary. The project was submitted to the evaluation and approval of the Research Institute of the Brigada Militar (IPBM). The data collection was analyzed in the medical records of the service. 

Results: Most military police officers were referred to the Biopsychosocial section through Medical Visits 47.82%. It is observed that 39.13% of military police officers were referred for involvement in major events. Already 30.43% were for reasons related to the service of the Brigada Militar, only 21% of the military police officers for personal reasons. It is observed that post-traumatic stress disorder represents 6% of the consultations. 

Conclusion: In this way, it is emphasized that the mental health of the military police deserves special attention in the strategic planning of our institution. It is believed that with this, we will be contributing to the improvement of the quality of life and performance in the work of the police as a consequence of the primacy in providing the service to the community.