Soldiers returning from Iraq with Mental Health Problems

[shoe]

Around 30% of soldiers develop a mental health problem after returning home from Iraq, this article says. The range of problems manifesting themselves include depression, anxiety, PTSD and more. Many of the problems occur a period of time after returning home, not just immediately upon return. For this reason, the army is now giving follow-up screenings to soldiers 3 to 6 months after leaving a war zone (in addition to the evaluations given as they are leaving the war zone).

http://www.psycport.com/showArticle....ciated%20Press

[klb]

this sure does not suprise me.....Im sure they literally feel like they have been to HELL and back..

[shoe]

this sure does not suprise me.....Im sure they literally feel like they have been to HELL and back..

Yeah, I feel bad for anyone that has to live in that kind of constant warzone. I wouldn't wish that experience on anyone.