Budget cuts, health measures on tap for House
Researchers Gauge Mental Health of Iraq Vets (NPR)
For several years, doctors have been concerned that many of the troops returning from Iraq suffer mental-health problems but are not seeking help. The problems include post-traumatic stress disorder, alcohol and substance abuse, and depression.
Wed, 14 Nov 2007 00:31:40 GMT
Vandal shoots up AIDS charity building, vans
Wfaa.com - Tue Nov 13, 12:43 am GMT
Later Army test finds more mental health issues (Reuters via Yahoo! News)
U.S. soldiers are significantly more likely to report mental health problems six months after returning home from combat than on initial assessments, Army researchers said on Tuesday.
Tue, 13 Nov 2007 21:17:00 GMT
Mental health needs of soldiers increase several months after returning from Iraq war (EurekAlert!)
Compared to initial screening upon returning from the Iraq war, U.S. soldiers report increased mental health concerns and needs several months after their return for problems such as posttraumatic stress disorder and depression, according to a study in the November 14 issue of JAMA.
Tue, 13 Nov 2007 21:13:03 GMT
Budget cuts, health measures on tap for House
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US troops mental health concerns underestimated: study (AFP via Yahoo! News)
Mental health problems such as depression plaguing US soldiers months after they return from Iraq and Afghanistan are being largely underestimated, according to a Pentagon study published Tuesday.
Tue, 13 Nov 2007 21:15:12 GMT
Health problems haunt IT employees: Survey
Moneycontrol.com - Mon Nov 12, 07:48 pm GMT
ER Urgent Care Centers Signs With International Health Care Management Organization
Biz.yahoo.com - Mon Nov 12, 10:07 pm GMT
Lawrence officials worry about health of old dam
Kansas.com - Mon Nov 12, 07:27 pm GMT
Veterans Resource Center for Mental Illness Now Online - New West
KULR-TVVeterans Resource Center for Mental Illness Now OnlineNew West, MT - 6 hours agoBy Jill Kuraitis, 11-13-07 Last week, the National Alliance for Mental Illness launched its Veterans Resource Center, on online portal to mental health …Local Veterans Day Celebration 11-11 KULR-TVall 2 news articles
Tue, 13 Nov 2007 19:27:24 GMT
Iraq War Vets Note Mental Health Woes (WebMD)
The number of Iraq war veterans reporting mental health concerns rises 3-6 months after coming home, a new study shows.
Tue, 13 Nov 2007 21:47:28 GMT
State considering housing man with mental illness and dementia - Chicago Defender
State considering housing man with mental illness and dementiaChicago Defender, United States - 9 hours ago… control over his violent behavior, which causes him to hit, bite or choke caregivers, because he suffers from dementia as well as severe mental illness. …
Tue, 13 Nov 2007 16:50:10 GMT
Uganda: Experts Say Millions of People Afflicted By Depression - AllAfrica.com
Uganda: Experts Say Millions of People Afflicted By DepressionAllAfrica.com, Washington - 9 hours ago”If untreated, depression could progress to severe mental illness.” Despite the seriousness of the problem, Dr Seggane expressed concern that psychiatric …Uganda: State House Probes Muk Don \’Kidnap\’ AllAfrica.comall 3 news articles
Tue, 13 Nov 2007 16:42:18 GMT
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