Abstract
The purpose of this study was to explore the prevalence rates of co-occurring mental health problems among 70 flight attendants
in substance abuse treatment. Results indicated that flight attendants in treatment were more likely to experience alcohol
dependency than drug dependency. A high proportion of participants reported clinical levels of anxiety, major depressive disorder,
dysthymia, and dependent personality disorder. Quality of life indicators suggested that the flight attendants were slightly
above average in life satisfaction for a treatment population. Implications for clinical practice with this population were
also discussed.
in substance abuse treatment. Results indicated that flight attendants in treatment were more likely to experience alcohol
dependency than drug dependency. A high proportion of participants reported clinical levels of anxiety, major depressive disorder,
dysthymia, and dependent personality disorder. Quality of life indicators suggested that the flight attendants were slightly
above average in life satisfaction for a treatment population. Implications for clinical practice with this population were
also discussed.
- Content Type Journal Article
- Pages 1-11
- DOI 10.1007/s11469-011-9316-7
- Authors
- Gail Horton, Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton, FL USA
- Naelys Diaz, Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton, FL USA
- John Mcilveen, Behavioral Health of the Palm Beaches, Inc., N. Palm Beach, FL USA
- Michael Weiner, Behavioral Health of the Palm Beaches, Inc., N. Palm Beach, FL USA
- Donald Mullaney, Behavioral Health of the Palm Beaches, Inc., N. Palm Beach, FL USA
- Journal International Journal of Mental Health and Addiction
- Online ISSN 1557-1882
- Print ISSN 1557-1874