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    After Fort Hood

    After Fort Hood By David Shern, Ph.D., president and CEO, Mental Health America   The tragedy at Fort Hood is focusing greater attention on the military mental health system and the stresses experienced by troops, their families and professionals.   A major study conducted last year found that nearly 20 percent of military service... Read moreChevron
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    Veterans' Mental Health Needs - Video

    One of the highlights of the Mental Health America Centennial Conference earlier this month in Washington, DC, was a panel discussion: Addressing the Mental Health Needs of America's Veterans.   The panelists were: •  Mark Benjamin, investigative reporter, Salon.com, Washington Bureau;   •  Rick Weidman,... Read moreChevron
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    YES! House Passes Increases for Veterans Mental Illness Treatment

    I just received a NAMI email newsletter that contains great news about treatments for our veterans... By a vote of 409-4 the House today passed legislation funding the Department of Veterans Affairs for FY 2009. The bill (HR 6599) includes $3.8 billion for mental illness treatment and $584 million for substance abuse treatment in the VA,... Read moreChevron
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