This story from Veterans for Common Sense http://www.veteransforcommonsense.org/ArticleID/10958 should infuriate you.
Washington, DC - About 300,000 Iraq and Afghanistan war veterans suffer symptoms of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, according to a Rand Corporation study.
Veterans say a lack of mental health services needs immediate attention, but the Department of Veterans Affairs says it's providing veterans with the care they need.
Nick Morgan is a 24-year-old Iraq War veteran who came home in Feb. 2005. He was treated for PTSD at a veterans' clinic in Morgantown, Penn. When the treatment failed, he took matters into his own hands.
Morgan says his condition has improved, but he still needs help.
After filing a claim with the V.A. for healthcare two months ago, Morgan says he still has not heard anything.Dr. Antonette Zeiss is Deputy Chief Consultant of mental health services at the Department of Veterans Affairs.
She says V.A. policy requires all veterans who request care to get a call back within 24 hours.
Since 2004, V.A. funding and its number of mental health staff have increased significantly. Zeiss says the V.A. is prepared to help all veterans who need it.
Source: http://www.veteransforcommonsense.org/ArticleID/10958
Thursday, August 21, 2008
VETERANS SAY THEY NEED HELP...BEFORE IT IS TOO LATE. 300,000 TROOPS SUFFER PTSD SYMPTOMS
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Dear Corksphere reader,
Hartford Hospital in Hartford, Connecticut is investigating a state-of-the art technology designed to assist OIF/OEF Veterans with post-deployment stress. In this study, we are combining Virtual Reality with an effective program for post-deployment stress that is approved to be grade A by the Veterans Health Administration.
We are interested in hearing from all OIF/OEF Veterans, whether or not they are experiencing post-deployment stress.
All OIF/OEF Veterans can participate in a short study to evaluate the Virtual Reality Program. Participation takes about 4-6 hours, and Veterans are compensated $20 per hour for their time, up to $120.
Veterans who are experiencing post-deployment stress are also invited to participate in our 6 week Virtually Reality Program designed specifically for OIF/OEF Veterans. The goal of this program is to lessen many of the common problems following deployment, such as sleep problems, concentration, and anger.
For both studies, confidentiality will be strictly maintained. Information from the study will not appear on military records, including whether any Veteran has participated or inquired about any of our studies.
You can also find more detailed information about these studies at http://www.instituteofliving.org/ADC/VRVeteransResearch.htm. or by emailing ADCRESEARCH@HARTHOSP.ORG.
Thank you.
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