Alfano, Pete,

Government Scrutinizing Returning Troops' Mental Health. Pete Alfano. - Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2003. - SIRS Enduring Issues 2004. Article 36, Health, 1522-323X; .

Articles Contained in SIRS Enduring Issues 2004. Originally Published: Government Scrutinizing Returning Troops' Mental Health, Aug. 10, 2003; pp. n.p..

"Many soldiers return from the battlefield with hidden scars, suffering from psychological trauma or physical illness that may not surface for weeks, months or even years." (FORT WORTH STAR-TELEGRAM) This article discusses the purpose of Public Law 105-85, which is designed to access the mental health of soldiers returning from war and "help them make the transition to normalcy by identifying underlying problems before they can fester."

1522-323X;


United States Dept. of Veterans Affairs


Anxiety
Combat
Home
Iraq War (2003)
Nightmares
Post-traumatic stress disorder
Psychic trauma
Soldiers--Family relationships
Soldiers--Mental health
War--Psychological aspects

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