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Two days before shipping off to war, Marine Pfc. Jesse Sheets sat inside a trailer in the Mojave Desert, his gaze fixed on a computer that flashed a rhythmic pulse of contrasting images.
Army: Mental-Health Care a Priority
Caring for minds torn by war is as important as treating physical wounds, but significant challenges exist in providing that care, said Secretary of the Army John McHugh, after visiting this post Tuesday.Casey’s Pledge on Mental Health Resources
The Army has worked hard on developing programs to maintain the psychological health of the service, but much more needs to be done, Army Chief of Staff Gen. George W. Casey Jr. said yesterday.
Center Assesses Trauma Treatments
Treatment for servicemembers suffering from psychological trauma really is a brave new world.Operation RECON: Face Memories Together
Paul Hughes sees post-traumatic stress disorder not as a disease but a distinction deserving of respect.Education Key to Overcome PTSD Stigma
All Soldiers need to receive standard training about mental-health issues if the Army is to overcome the stigma of seeking treatment, according a white paper rolled out Wednesday at the Association of the U.S. Army's annual meeting.Telling PTSD Stories Will Decrease Stigma
It will take Soldiers telling about their successful treatment of post traumatic stress disorder to begin breaking down the stigma that prevents other troops from seeking care, said Brig. Gen. Colleen McGuire.
Despite PTSD, GI Sees His Calling
Spc. William Medlin found a sort of relief in Iraq. It was so much simpler, he said, than dealing with the complications in his other life, the one in which his marriage of three years was falling apart.AF Study Uses Virtual Reality for PTSD
A new virtual reality program to treat combat veterans returning from Iraq and Afghanistan experiencing post traumatic stress disorder is being used at Wilford Hall Medical Center here.Study: 35 pct of Iraq Vets to get PTSD
The Veterans' Administration should expect up to 35 percent of those serving in Iraq to seek post-traumatic stress disorder treatment, U.S. researchers say.A New Approach to Combat Stress
A new customized mental health program is helping security forces Airmen here manage combat stress.
The "Defenders Edge" is tailored to those security forces Airmen who conduct missions on or outside the wire. This program is intended to improve Airmen's mental resiliency to combat-related stressors.
VA Simplifies Compensation Rules for PTSD
The Veterans Affairs Department is taking steps to help veterans seeking compensation for post-traumatic stress disorder, VA Secretary Eric K. Shinseki announced Aug. 24.Post-traumatic Stress a WH Priority
Citing the direct correlation between military deployments and post-traumatic stress disorder, President Barack Obama said he's hopeful that increasing the size of the force will help to reduce incidents of stress.Army General Emphasizes Mental Wellness
Soldiers and their families are stressed by the many demands placed on the Army, but leaders are placing great emphasis on studies to understand related problems and programs to deal with them, according to the Vice Chief of Staff of the Army.
New PTSD Program Answers Need
Some Soldiers, battling these and other symptoms, can be treated successfully as an outpatient while assuming their normal duties. For others, however, returning to work and becoming their old selves again were challenges recognized by several mental health professionals across the European theater.'Dream Team' Of Researchers Studying Army
A ground-breaking study of behavioral health in the Army may soon provide answers on what causes suicide and what programs can best prevent them.Approach To PTSD Offers Greater Privacy
Servicemembers seeking help for deployment-related post-traumatic stress disorder now have the option of being treated through primary care channels at a new pilot program offered at Wilford Hall Medical Center here.
Marine Claiming PTSD Denied Clemency
The Marine Corps has denied clemency to a Marine who pleaded guilty in the death of an Iraqi policeman but is suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder.Comprehensive PTSD Treatment Program
Symptoms of combat stress and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) include continual nightmares, avoidance behaviors, denial, grief, anger and fear.PTSD Rates Rising
Nearly 45% of Iraq and Afghanistan war veterans who sought care with VA through September 2008 had been diagnosed with possible psychological disorders, according to a January 2009 VA report.Most Popular
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