"Dwell Time" for Soldiers May Lead to Increase in PTSD Diagnosis

Study Says Longer "Dwell Time" for Soldiers May Lead to Increase in PTSD Diagnosis
By Lauren Zimmerman - Web Producer
Wednesday, December 7, 2011

"Dwell time" is the term used by the military for the time at home between deployments.According to a new Pentagon study, service members who have more dwell time may have a greater chance of being diagnosed with a mental health disorder.

As the war in Iraq winds down with troops expected to be out by the end of the year, deployments continue to other places including Afghanistan.

Going to war and coming home has been a steady cycle for many who've served over the past ten years. Both are an adjustment.

"For me personally, shorter dwell time is good, just so I can get back out there," said Corporal Nick Parker, USMC.

"When you're over there, it's pretty much life and death every day, and you always have to be looking out for yourself - so dwell time is definitely important," added Corporal Jared Tittle, USMC.
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