Marine Corps Steps Up Fight Against PTSD

Marine Corps Steps Up Fight Against PTSD
Tuesday, Sep 16, 2008 - 05:50 AM
The U.S. Marine Corps has stepped up the fight against P.T.S.D. and traumatic brain injury.

A tough transition that's left more troops than ever before with P.T.S.D. or post-traumatic-stress disorder and other health issues that effect society, troops, and their families.

"The biggest problem that we as wives run into is that nobody seems to talk to us about what's going to happen with our husbands when they come back from deployment," said wife Laurie Giertz.

That's changing for military families says commanders at the 2nd Annual Marine Corps Combat Stress Conference in San Diego.

"I do see changes, because the Marine Corps has made great efforts to implement programs, groups for Marines to attend, where there is less stigma. They are coming forward, they are seeking help," said retired Marine Dorothy Gordon

Help in a hands on way.

There's military one source - a 24/7 hotline and this flip pocket P.T.S.D. guide for military commanders.

And a "coming home comic book" for troops and their families.
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