title: Missing: critical and skeptical perspectives on comprehensive soldier fitness.
abstract: The author read with interest, and concern, the January 2011 issue of the American Psychologist. The Special Issue on Comprehensive Soldier Fitness addressed a hugely consequential national issue and offered a vision for psychological resilience along with an elaborate set of supporting articles, concluding with some comments on "Objections" to psychologists working with the military. While a bold vision was offered and a game plan presented, no data or evidence are yet available (it is far too early in the process), and that should concern us all. The author hopes the American Psychological Association (APA) and the American Psychologist offer skeptical and critical views in future issues on the issue of the psychological health of our military and as evidence emerges regarding the Comprehensive Soldier Fitness program.
authors.affiliation: University of Texas at Arlington, 76019-0377, USA. jquick@uta.edu
authors.forename: James Campbell
authors.initials: JC
authors.lastname: Quick
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D008603:Mental Health; D008889:Military Personnel / Q000523:psychology*; D011592:Psychology, Military; D055500:Resilience, Psychological; D013315:Stress, Psychological