Thursday, April 17, 2008

Nearly 1 In 5 Vets Reports Mental Problems

Notebook: PTSD
A new study found that 1 in 5 U.S. troops suffer from depression or post traumatic stress disorder from service in Iraq and Afghanistan. Randall Pinkston comments. |




PTSD Ignored By Military Brass
Soldiers diagnosed with post traumatic stress disorder can cost the U.S. military millions each. So top brass are finding other ways to deal with the illness. Kimberly Dozier reports.



The Military's Showdown Over PTSD
Battle Between The Old School And New School Methods For Handling Troops' Mental Health



Inerview with Medic in above Video:


Eye To Eye: PTSD
"Only On The Web": Kimberly Dozier speaks with PFC Jonathan Norrell, a U.S. army medic who, despite being diagnosed with PTSD, was denied a medical discharge.






Veterans Families Speak Out
"Only On The Web": Chief investigative correspondent Armen Keteyian speaks to the families of five soldiers who, allegedly suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder, took their own lives.



The Site Pages With The Worded Reports plus The Video's

CBS News
FYI: Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder





Nearly 1 In 5 Vets Reports Mental Problems
Study: 300,000 U.S. Troops Suffering From Depression, PTSD; 320,000 Have Brain Injuries




The Military's Showdown Over PTSD
Battle Between The Old School And New School Methods For Handling Troops' Mental Health



The Military's Showdown Over PTSD
Battle Between The Old School And New School Methods For Handling Troops' Mental Health




ABC News
Study Says 300,000 U.S. Troops Suffer Mental Problems
Researchers Point to Need for Additional Mental Health Resources for Returning Soldiers
Roadside IEDs Take Toll on U.S. GIs ABC Video Report
Nearly one in five U.S. soldiers suffers from PTS disorder or major depression.
04/17/2008

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