Mental illness still ailing returning soldiers: Veteran says Vietnam a lesson on treating post-traumatic stress

“We will lose 1 percent to the real-deal mental illness,” he told Murray, who hosted a roundtable discussion on post-traumatic stress disorder — or PTSD — with veterans advocates and health providers at Kent City Hall. After listening to the advocates, Murray said it is obvious National Guard and Reserve citizens soldiers and their families need more help. – (Full Article)




– King County Journal – October 12, 2005