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Sarche, John,

Military Criticized on Mental Health Care. Jon Sarche. - Times-Picayune, 2005. - SIRS Enduring Issues 2006. Article 24, Health, 1522-323X; .

Articles Contained in SIRS Enduring Issues 2006. Originally Published: Military Criticized on Mental Health Care, Jan. 16, 2005; pp. A30.

"Protracted combat with insurgents can bring greater rates of psychiatric disorders than the type of conflict that was the initial goal in Iraq, a campaign for liberation, according to studies from previous conflicts...The Veterans Affairs department is expecting an increase in demand for its services, said Charles Flora, associate director of the VA's readjustment counseling service." (TIMES-PICAYUNE) This article discusses the psychological stress caused by war and how it is affecting American soldiers in Iraq.

1522-323X;


Iraq War (2003)
Post-traumatic stress disorder
Soldiers--Mental health
War--Psychological aspects

AC1.S5

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