CHINESE SAILORS ARE SUFFERING FROM SERIOUS PSYCHOLOGICAL DISORDERS ABOARD SOUTH CHINA SEA SUBMARINES

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a large ship in a body of water: The Jin-B Project 094B ballistic missile submarine takes part in a military parade marking the 70th anniversary of the founding of China's Navy, in the Yellow Sea Photo by Artyom Ivanov\TASS via Getty Images© Photo by Artyom Ivanov\TASS via Getty Images The Jin-B Project 094B ballistic missile submarine takes part in a military parade marking the 70th anniversary of the founding of China's Navy, in the Yellow Sea Photo by Artyom Ivanov\TASS via Getty Images

A recent study by Chinese researchers found that Chinese submariners in the South China Sea are suffering from "serious" psychological disorders.

A little over one-fifth of surveyed sailors showed signs of mental health issues.

The operating environment, as well as the challenges of life aboard a submarine, put submariners at a higher risk for psychological issues.

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Chinese submariners patrolling the contested South China Sea are suffering from "serious" psychological