Monday, February 18, 2008

UK PTSD veterans suffered because of good intentions and wishing for luck

Help call for traumatised troops

PTSD symptoms can start long after the events that caused them

A Plymouth MP says more must be done to help services personnel affected by post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

Devon has about 900 military welfare cases with mental health problems, many including PTSD caused by combat.

A report released from the Defence Select Committee said identification and treatment of veterans relied too much on luck and good intentions.
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http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/england/devon/7251173.stm

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