Veterans Health
Sunday, November 16th, 2008
WHYY shares veterans' stories and explores new mental health resources for Americans who've served in the military.
Advancing treatment for PTSD
Taunya English – November 24th, 2008
Researchers from the University of Pennsylvania say they’re helping to modernize the care available to veterans struggling with the emotional problems.
Sexual trauma hikes PTSD risk
Taunya English – November 21st, 2008
In recent years, post traumatic stress disorder has gained recognition as a risk linked to military service, but mental health providers say emerging research combat is not the only military experience that can lead to PTSD.
When police confront veterans in crisis
by Taunya English – November 17th, 2008
As soldiers return to Pennsylvania, home from the war, mental health advocates say unrecognized mental illness sometimes fuels violence, inappropriate behavior and brushes with the law.
Living with post traumatic stress disorder
by Kyle Schmoyer – November 12th, 2008
Long after the somber ceremonies of Veterans Day are over many veterans will go home and continue to deal with medical problems stemming from their time spent in war.
Helping health workers help veterans
by Taunya English – November 11th, 2008
A series of online training videos is helping health care providers understand the issues veterans commonly face when they return from military service.
Help for Struggling Veterans
by Taunya English – October 10th, 2008
About 120 Pennsylvania therapists and counselors are donating their time to a mental health program for veterans and their families. Friday Pennsylvania Congressman Joe Sestak recognized the Give an Hour program and urged military personnel to seek out help when they need it.
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