I can say unequivocally that the situation in eastern Congo has improved.
I would like to share with you five specific actions the U.S. Congress can take to help ensure we remain on a path to pe...
Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to a meeting of the House Armed Services Committee, Military Personnel Subcommittee.
I would like to begin by acknowledging the remarkable military and civilian medical professionals who provide extraordin...
Families report that dollar caps under the Autism Demonstration and the ABA Pilot prevent them from accessing recommende...
Our work in DRC is not done. We cannot risk diminished U.S. leadership at a time when lasting stability and peace are wi...
Thank you very much, Dr. Heck.
Dr. Bell, what is the prevalence of PTSD in veterans who are victims of sexual trauma?
The military system is being scrutinized, and that is fair. That is appropriate. We have a problem.
The United States must play a pivotal role and robustly participate in multilateral efforts to ensure that the Congolese...
I would just conclude, I want to end on a positive note, I appreciate the gains made and the focus and the attention.
Both witnesses seem to indicate that while they appreciate the services, they were limited and I understand overmedicati...
Do both of you agree that if you had access to civilian counseling services, that would be beneficial--if the VA would p...
The point we are trying to make is if you are a victim of an assault, one of the consequences, obviously, would be peopl...
I would argue that a sexual assault is every bit as traumatic, if not more.
I hope that we can find a way to broaden the treatment options available for those who find themselves in your circumsta...
We want to make sure that the person may no longer be able to serve in the military, but they are not denied treatment f...
Dr. Bell, is history of sexual trauma a major risk factor for PTSD?
