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Study: 80 Percent More Army Suicides Since Start of Iraq War - ABC News
abcnews.go.com — “Rates of suicide among members of the U.S. Army have soared since the Iraq war began in 2003, a rise that parallels increasing rates of mental health conditions such as depression and anxiety in soldiers, according to a new study from the U.S. Army Public Health Command. The study showed an 80 percent increase in suicides among Army personnel between 2004 and 2008, according to an analysis of data from the Army Behavioral Health Integrated Data Environment.” View full resource at abcnews.go.com
Most Recently Shared on March 8, 2012 at 1:28 pm By:
U.S. #soldiers committing #suicide at highest rate ever. 1 per day. Large increase in #mentalhealth problems. http://t.co/CmZjnKN5 #military
Michelle Obama Tackling PTSD Treatment For Veterans
huffingtonpost.com — “RICHMOND, Virginia — First lady Michelle Obama on Wednesday told military members and veterans that more medical schools are teaming up to boost training and research on brain injuries and post-traumatic stress disorder. Obama told an audience at Virginia Commonwealth University that 105 U.S. medical schools and 25 schools of osteopathic medicine are bolstering their efforts to train students in treating brain injuries, PTSD and other mental-health issues affecting service members.” View full resource at huffingtonpost.com
Most Recently Shared on January 12, 2012 at 3:32 pm By:
Julie Bohlen Health Executive and Active Health Library
Michelle Obama Tackling #PTSD Treatment For Veterans http://t.co/IcpveCz7 #stress
Medical Daily: U.S. Medical Schools Pledge More Focus on Veterans' Mental Health Problems
medicaldaily.com — “The Obama administration will unveil a new partnership with U.S. medical schools to tackle mental problems like post-traumatic stress disorder and traumatic brain injury that seems to plague many military veterans returning from combat.” View full resource at medicaldaily.com
Most Recently Shared on January 12, 2012 at 2:44 pm By:
Study links low DHA levels to suicide risk among U.S. military personnel NIAAA statement, August 23, 2011 News Release - National Institutes of Health (NIH)
nih.gov — “Scientists at the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA) led by Capt. Joseph R. Hibbeln, M.D., teamed with researchers at the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (USUHS) in Bethesda, Md., to analyze a sample of suicide deaths among U.S. military personnel on active duty between 2002 and 2008. The researchers compared levels of omega-3 fatty acids of 800 individuals who committed suicide with those of 800 randomly selected controls--service members who were ma” View full resource at nih.gov
Most Recently Shared on August 24, 2011 at 5:49 pm By:
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[VIDEO] The New Wave in Mental Health - Yahoo! News
ca.news.yahoo.com — “Read '[VIDEO] The New Wave in Mental Health' on Yahoo! News. Homecoming for Veterans is a new non-profit organization dedicated to providing neurofeedback treatment to military service members suffering from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder. The treatment is provided free-of-charge by participating clinicians on U.S. military bases and around the world.” View full resource at ca.news.yahoo.com
Most Recently Shared on July 28, 2011 at 5:42 pm By:
[VIDEO] The New Wave in Mental Health: Homecoming for Veterans is a new non-profit organization dedicated to pr... http://yhoo.it/p8TJJp
Federal Appeals Court Orders VA To Overhaul Mental Health Care System
huffingtonpost.com — “SAN FRANCISCO -- Noting that an average of 18 veterans a day commit suicide, a federal appeals court on Tuesday ordered the Department of Veterans Affairs to dramatically overhaul its mental health care system. In the strongly worded ruling, the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals said it takes the department an average of four years to fully provide the mental health benefits owed veterans.” View full resource at huffingtonpost.com
Most Recently Shared on May 13, 2011 at 2:45 am By:
Richard G. Lanzara Health Professional
For Peace Of Mind: Advocates Push Overhaul Of Veteran Mental Health Care http://huff.to/jK8DOb via @huffingtonpost #Veterans #VA #health
Court finds feds fell short in providing veterans with mental health services
news-medical.net — “A federal appeals court Tuesday lambasted the Department of Veterans Affairs for failing to care for those suffering post-traumatic stress disorder and ordered a major overhaul of the behemoth agency. Treatment delays for PTSD and other combat-related mental illnesses are so "egregious" that they violate veterans' constitutional rights and contribute to the despair behind many of the 6,500 suicides among veterans each year, the U.S. 9th Circuit Court of Appeals said in its 2-1 ruli” View full resource at news-medical.net
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VA Ordered To Revamp Mental Health Care System : NPR
npr.org — “In its ruling, the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals noted that an average of 18 veterans a day commit suicide. The "unchecked incompetence" in handling the flood of post-traumatic stress disorder and other mental health claims is unconstitutional, the court said.” View full resource at npr.org
Most Recently Shared on May 11, 2011 at 1:02 am By:
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VA Ordered To Revamp Mental Health Care System http://zite.to/lJiz5J via @Ziteapp
Mental Health Care Criticism ... Dream Act: KQED News | KQED Public Media for Northern CA
kqed.org — “Mental Health Care Criticism ... Dream Act: KQED News | KQED Public Media for Northern CA” View full resource at kqed.org
Most Recently Shared on May 11, 2011 at 12:39 am By:
U.S. criticized for 'unchecked incompetence' in handling of mental #healthcare for #military #veterans http://ow.ly/4RGGw @KQEDnews
VA Ordered To Revamp Mental Health Care System : NPR
npr.org — “In its ruling, the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals noted that an average of 18 veterans a day commit suicide. The "unchecked incompetence" in handling the flood of post-traumatic stress disorder and other mental health claims is unconstitutional, the court said.” View full resource at npr.org
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Vets substance abuse, mental illness link - UPI.com
upi.com — “As many as one-third of U.S. military veterans who suffer from mental health disorders also have substance use disorders, researchers say.” View full resource at upi.com
Most Recently Shared on April 21, 2011 at 10:05 am By:
Timothy Lomauro Doctor, Psychologist, and PhD
Vets substance abuse, mental illness link - UPI.com http://t.co/mrPGHjB via @upi_top #psych
Military experts say psy-ops isn't brainwashing - Health - Mental health - msnbc.com
msnbc.msn.com — “Rolling Stone magazine caused turmoil in the U.S. military this week with a report that a commander in Afghanistan ordered a "psychological operations" team to help him manipulate visiting U.S. senators into providing additional funds and soldiers to the war effort.” View full resource at msnbc.msn.com
Most Recently Shared on March 2, 2011 at 5:00 pm By:
NAMI Massachusetts Health Organization
Military experts say psy-ops isn't brainwashing http://on.msnbc.com/fJdVWT #mhsm #veterans #SOT
APA Supports Administration Efforts To Support Military Members And Families, Including Suicide Prevention
medicalnewstoday.com — “The Obama Administration's initiative to improve community mental health services for military members and families is a welcome effort at a time when published reports say the military is losing” View full resource at medicalnewstoday.com
Most Recently Shared on February 3, 2011 at 4:05 pm By:
APA Supports Administration Efforts To Support Military Members And Families, Including Suicide Prevention http://mnt.to/3QMD #veterans
Why Few Veterans Get Mental Health Help: Grant Supports Clemson Research
medicalnewstoday.com — “Clemson University psychology professor Thomas Britt has received a $1.15 million grant from the U.S. Department of Defense to research why so few military personnel seek mental health treatment.” View full resource at medicalnewstoday.com
Most Recently Shared on January 27, 2011 at 3:07 pm By:
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Grant supports Clemson research on why few veterans get mental health help
eurekalert.org — “Clemson University psychology professor Thomas Britt has received a $1.15 million grant from the US Department of Defense to research why so few military personnel seek mental health treatment.” View full resource at eurekalert.org
Most Recently Shared on January 25, 2011 at 8:54 pm By:
Grant supports Clemson research on why few veterans get mental health help: ( Clemson University ) Clemson Unive... http://bit.ly/ibvBFu
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