As USS Lincoln heads home, mental health experts tally the stressors of life at sea

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Source: www.npr.org · Section: headlines · Bias: Center · Published: Fri, 21 Aug 2026 09:00:00 GMT

The USS Abraham Lincoln is now on its way home after spending nine months at sea. Experts weigh in on the mental-health challenges of prolonged confinement and isolation aboard an aircraft carrier.