Local Faith Leaders Team Up to Fight Combat Stress Disorders

Local Faith Leaders Team Up to Fight Combat Stress Disorders


By: Patti Moon

p.moon@krdo.com

COLORADO SPRINGS – Dozens of faith leaders say it's their responsibility to help soldiers and their families deal with combat stress disorders such as Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and Traumatic Brain Injury.

About 70% of soldiers who need medical attention don't seek help. Veterans say many times it's because they are scared it will damage their careers or soldiers are simply in denial.

That's why the Faith Community Education Collaborative sponsored a free training on Thursday at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Colorado Springs. Faith leaders say more church communities need to get involved in helping soldiers and their families.
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Local Faith Leaders Team Up to Fight Combat Stress Disorders