2 Points

Treating mental illness critical for war veterans (www.tucsoncitizen.com)

Veterans from "The Greatest Generation" and even Vietnam got no help for their combat-induced mental trauma. They were expected to tough it out and keep quiet about any recurring nightmares,... More

Tags: the greatest generation,veterans,vietnam,mental health,mental illness,drugs,alcohol,anxiety,depression,dread,nightmares

Submitted 10 days ago by robertharding | 0 Comments |

2 Points

The War Within: Eyewitness News investigates PTSD, Part III (www.bakersfieldnow.com)

According to a study by the Rand Corp., a stunning 1-in-5 who have served in Iraq and Afghanistan are diagnosed with post–traumatic stress disorder. That group includes a growing number of women... More

Tags: mental illness,veterans,us soldiers,ptsd,posttraumatic stress disorder,iraq,iraq war,afghanistan

Submitted 10 days ago by robertharding | 1 Comments |

2 Points

Legally recognize stress disorders (www.desmoinesregister.com)

The Iowa Supreme Court's decision on the Heidi Anfinson case casts a new light into the shadows of mental illness and depression. The court ruled that her lawyer should have submitted evidence of... More

Tags: iowa,iowa supreme court,heidi anfinson,depression,mental illness,mental health

Submitted 18 days ago by robertharding | 0 Comments |

2 Points

Betrayed veteran ready to turn table (www.app.com)

In 1995, I retired from the U.S. Army after 10 years of service because of an "unexplained illness" some doctors believe was contracted during my service in Saudi Arabia and Iraq during Operation... More

Tags: us army,desert storm,veterans,saudi arabia,iraq,mental illness

Submitted about 1 month ago by robertharding | 0 Comments |

1 Points