Fitness Quote by Sylvia Nasar
““several studies have since shown that basic military training during peacetime can precipitate schizophrenia in men with a hitherto unsuspected vulnerability to the illness.15””
About This Quote
Source Article: The New York Times, “The Cost of War on Mental Health”, 2015
Military training can trigger schizophrenia in men predisposed to the illness, revealing hidden vulnerabilities.
In simple terms: Training may cause mental illness in susceptible men.
Monitor mental health in recruits.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- military recruitment
- psychiatric screening
- preventive care
- research studies
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can training programs be adapted to reduce risk?
- What screening methods are effective?
Not all individuals will develop schizophrenia; other factors also play a role.