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A Veteran’s Death, the Nation’s Shame
VCS Staff Quoted ———— From the New York Times Nicholas D. Kristof HERE’S a window into a tragedy within the American military: For every soldier killed on the battlefield this year, about 25 veterans are dying by their own hands. … Continue reading
Posted in VCS on TV
Tagged Afghanistan Veterans, Department of Veterans' Affairs, Iraq Veterans, PTSD, VCS, Veterans for Common Sense, Veterans Reintegration
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Valuable Insight Gained from VA Suicide Prevention Hotline
Suicide hotlines are available throughout the United States and many other countries. They provide a lifeline for individuals who are contemplatingsuicide or having suicidal thoughts. The increase in military veterans from the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan has elevated concern for … Continue reading
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Tagged Afghanistan, Iraq Veterans, Military Suicide, PTSD, Returning Military, VA crisis line, Veterans' Affairs
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Are veterans battling PTSD in hiring process even if they don’t have it?
RENO, NV (Mynews4.com & KRNV) –Our country’s heroes are struggling to find work. Something Landon McMain experienced before he was hired at the VA hospital in Reno. But he’s not bitter about it. “I don’t have a sense of entitlement. … Continue reading
Posted in Veterans Articles & News
Tagged Afghanistan PTSD, Iraq Veterans, Military health, PTSD, Returning Military and Job Discrimination, Veterans Employment, Vets Employment
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Army: PTSD treatable; some diagnosed return to war
It is still not known if the soldier accused of killing 17 Afghans was ever diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder – but even if he had been, that alone would not have prevented him from being sent back to war. … Continue reading
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Tagged Afghanistan shootings, Afghanistan Veterans, Iraq Veterans, PTSD, PTSD Diagnosis, PTSD Treatment
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Army reviewing traumatic stress diagnostic practices
From Reuters By David Alexander WASHINGTON | Thu Mar 22, 2012 3:18am EDT WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The Army has started a system-wide review to ensure its mental healthcare facilities are not engaging in the “unacceptable” practice of considering treatment costs … Continue reading