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Henry Brown: “To care for those who have borne the battle is to effectively intervene and to care for the invisible wounds of war.”

On the recordApril 29, 2009
To care for those who have borne the battle is to effectively intervene and to care for the invisible wounds of war.
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Henry Brown
South Carolina

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Emphasizes the importance of addressing mental health for veterans.

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