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John Folk-Williams

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I'm a writer who's recovered from decades of major depression.

PTSD and the Families of Veterans

Combat veterans often have to live with the pain of PTSD for years, and their loved ones are right there with them, for better and worse. Depression has many ways to damage a family, from emotional withdrawal, to anger and blame, even suicide. Complex PTSD includes depression along with a level of unpredictable behavior that can not only be... Read moreChevron
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David Shern, Ph.D., is president and CEO of Mental Health America

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
posted 11/20/2009, comments (0)|
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Veteran Mental Health Discussed at Conference

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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Veteran Mental Illness Bill Passes House

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
posted 08/01/2008, comments (0)|

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