AltWeeklies Wire
Back from the Wasteland: Dealing With Traumanew
Treating emotional distress as mental illness often misses the traumatic experience at its roots.
When Will Barack Obama Find His Voice on Iraq?new
The new senator from Illinois was an early opponent of the war, but now his silence is showing.
Illinois Times |
Fletcher Farrar |
01-28-2005 |
Commentary
Refighting Vietnam in Rochesternew
People in the U.S. are unfamiliar with the ongoing horrors of war, so soldiers feel a sense of disconnect when they return, says a counselor who helps returning veterans in Rochester, N.Y.
City Newspaper |
Krestia DeGeorge |
01-14-2005 |
War
Reservists Reluctant to Seek Mental Health Helpnew
The Iraqi-Afghanistan Combat Care Coordinator at the Louisville VA Medical Center says soldiers returning from combat in Iraq and Afghanistan are reluctant to take advantage of the Veteran Administration’s mental health services for post-traumatic stress. Some fear having documentation that they sought help in VA files.
LEO Weekly |
Michael L. Jones |
01-11-2005 |
War
Iraq War's Fallout Could Be Worse Than Vietnamnew
Many within the veterans’ community anticipate a high rate of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder among veterans returning from the global war on terror, particularly because as many as 40 percent of the total American force is from the National Guard and Army Reserves.
Columbus Alive |
J. Caleb Mozzocco |
12-27-2004 |
War
Tags: Iraq war veterans, PTSD
Vets Bring Home More Than Medals
All Iraq War veterans should seek some form of counseling, despite stigmas that say counseling is for the weak, says a returned vet who struggles with guilt over a buddy's death.
Vet Center Is Frontline for Returning Soldiersnew
Federally funded Vet Centers are a modern-day version of the community centers that began popping up around the country in the wake of the Vietnam War. It's where combat vets can go to open up about their trauma to other combat vets.
Creative Loafing (Sarasota) |
Max Linsky |
12-16-2004 |
War
Army's New Plan Is to Combat Stress at the Frontnew
A counselor at the Sacramento Veterans Center, Sandra Moreno, just did a tour in Iraq as part of a “combat stress company.” The new military program tries to help soldiers handle stress while they’re still serving with their companies.
Sacramento News & Review |
Chrisanne Beckner |
12-16-2004 |
War
Centers Treat Vets for Post-Traumatic Stress Disordernew
The Coatesville VA Medical Center in eastern Pennsylvania has treated relatively few veterans suffering from the psychological impact of the Iraq War, but it's preparing to serve a lot more.
Philadelphia City Paper |
Mike Newall |
12-16-2004 |
War
Two Santa Fe Reservists' Stories
Two female reservists discuss the problems they've had since coming home from Iraq.
Santa Fe Reporter |
Nadra Kareem |
12-16-2004 |
War
Nightmares of Warnew
Eric Huth, 23, faces an ordinary predicament: He's been looking for steady work since he was fired from the Post Office three months ago for being late to work. What sets him apart is that the disabled Army vet has such bad nightmares from his tour of duty in Iraq that it's difficult for Huth to wake up.
Cincinnati CityBeat |
Stephanie Dunlap |
12-15-2004 |
War
