9/25/2009
The mental health consequences of combat threaten to overwhelm a new generation of veterans. There are more than 1.7 million men and women who have served, or are currently serving, in Iraq and Afghanistan. About 1 in 5 Iraq and Afghanistan veterans are suffering from a mental health in jury, ranging from depression to Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), as a result of their service.
Untreated mental health conditions can lead to other debilitating problems int he veterans' community including high rates of unemployment, suicide, homelessness, substance abuse, divorce, and child abuse. Many avoid seeking help because of the stigma associated with seeking treatment or being diagnosed with a psychological injury.
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