Table 2.
Frequency and per cent of individuals who screen positive for symptoms of the following mental health disorders according to screening tools used
| RCMP | Other police | Civilians | |
|---|---|---|---|
| n (%) | n (%) | n (%) | |
| PTSD (PCL-5) | 381 (29.2) | 244 (18.0) | 50 (24.6) |
| Depression (PHQ-9) | 138 (11.1) | 91 (7.0) | 13 (6.4) |
| Anxiety (GAD-7) | 285 (23.5) | 182 (14.4) | 42 (21.2) |
| Social anxiety disorder (SIPS) | 216 (18.1) | 121 (9.7) | 40 (20.4) |
| Panic disorder (PDSS) | 180 (15.8) | 95 (8.0) | 26 (14.4) |
| Risky alcohol use (AUDIT) | 44 (4.4) | 71 (6.5) | 7 (4.4) |
| Ever contemplated suicide | 289 (25.7) | 249 (20.5) | 42 (22.7) |
| Ever made a plan to attempt suicide | 120 (6.2) | 103 (5.2) | 23 (7.1) |
| Ever attempted suicide | 26 (1.3) | 19 (1.0) | 11 (3.4) |
PTSD = post-traumatic stress disorder; PCL-5 = Post-traumatic Stress Disorder Checklist for DSM-5; PHQ-9 = Patient Health Questionnaire; GAD-7 = Generalized Anxiety Disorder Scale; SIPS = Social Interaction Phobia Scale; PDSS = Panic Disorder Symptoms Severity Scale; AUDIT = Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test.