As we have heard the hearing, the conflicts in Afghanistan and Iraq have created extraordinary demands for care as veterans return from theater. For those with PTSD or other mental health issues, long waits for treatment can put them at risk for suicide or other behavioral problems.
Jeff Denham: “As we have heard the hearing, the conflicts in Afghanistan and Iraq have created extraordinary demands for care as…”
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Highlighting the urgent mental health needs of veterans returning from conflict.
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