Anti-depressants and U.S. soldiers

The US military is giving soldiers in Iraq and Afghanistan anti-depressants to help cope with combat stress. We talk about whether or not this is a good idea as well as the types of mental health supports that troops need to serve our country. Our guests are MARK THOMPSON, author of the cover story of the June 16th issue of time, entitled, “America’s Medicated Army” and BARBARA ROMBERG, clinical psychologist in Washington DC area who founded “Give an Hour” a program which provides free counseling for active duty soldiers, veterans, and their families.
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