Stories indexed under: Post-traumatic stress disorder
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- Nursing heeds the call for psychiatric health care Feb. 14, 2013 Recently, the Pentagon reported 349 military suicides in 2012 — outnumbering the 295 American soldiers who died in 2012 in Afghanistan — and warned of a worsening trend as more soldiers return stateside and transition back to their families and communities. The sobering statistics, advocates say, drive home the need for yet a stronger commitment to accessible community-based mental health services.
- Veterans encouraged to participate in wellness study to help others recovering from combat Jan. 23, 2013 Veterans who served in Iraq and Afghanistan are encouraged to participate in a wellness study to help scientists discover new evidence-based strategies for returning servicemembers adjusting to life after combat.