Interventions for Stress Management in Police Forces: A Systematic Literature Review and Meta-Analytical Synthesis with Special Focus on CRPF

Abstract

Purpose: This study systematically reviews global interventions for managing occupational stress among police personnel, with a special focus on the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) in India. Given the escalating mental health challenges and operational pressures in policing environments, this research seeks to consolidate effective, evidence-based stress management strategies applicable to paramilitary settings.