How Police Culture Impacts Mental Health: Perspectives from Retired Police Officers

A ‘macho’ police culture discourages police officers from discussing or seeking help for mental health struggles. Although mental health stigma remains prevalent, generational shifts are helping to foster more open and supportive attitudes. Peer-based support and everyday mental health resources — not just post-trauma — appear more effective in the long term.

Authors

Cody Normitta Porter (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2780-9067)
Rory Lee

Publication Details

Journal: Applied police briefings :
Published: 2025-07-18
DOI: https://doi.org/10.22215/apb.v2i3.5512
Primary Topic: Policing Practices and Perceptions
Type: article
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How Police Culture Impacts Mental Health: Perspectives from Retired Police Officers

Cody Normitta Porter, Rory Lee

Jul 18, 2025

Applied police briefings :

Policing Practices and Perceptions

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How Police Culture Impacts Mental Health: Perspectives from Retired Police Officers

Cody Normitta Porter, Rory Lee

July 18, 2025article en

Abstract

Applied police briefings :Vol. 2(3)

Openalex Percentile: Top 71%

Policing Practices and Perceptions

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