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Center Helps Troops Combat Stress

WASHINGTON, July 27, 2009 - An innovative restoration program in Afghanistan is giving troops the tools they need to “stay in the fight” by helping them overcome the stresses and challenges of being deployed. Story

New PTSD Program Answers Need

LANDSTUHL REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER, Germany, July 21, 2009 - PTSD Program Adds New Treatment to Process Memories Army doctors have added a new treatment to the arsenal combatting post-traumatic stress disorder that helps soldiers activate a different part of the brain while experiencing a memory, removing some of the emotional impact. Story

Military Counselors Work to Battle Mental Health Care Stigma

WIESBADEN, Germany, July 15, 2009 - Army counselors are changing the way they work to make it less intimidating for troops to seek help for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and depression. Story

Army Leaders Combat Record Suicides

WASHINGTON, June 24, 2009 - Each case is as unique as the name inscribed on the dog tags. Soldiers are taking their own lives in record numbers, and Army senior leaders are struggling to understand why. Story

Wounded Warriors Return for Closure

Retired Staff Sgt. Bradley K. Gruetzner explains his prosthetic arm to servicemembers at Al Faw Palace, Camp Victory, Iraq, June 21. Greutzner was injured May 26, 2007, by an improvised explosive device while traveling in a convoy 15 miles north of Baghdad. U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Luke KoladishCAMP VICTORY, Iraq, June 23, 2009 - Six amputee combat veterans put their uniforms back on and returned to Iraq for the first time since sustaining their injuries in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. Story

Control Center Staff Seeks to
Defeat Combat Stress in Iraq

FORWARD OPERATING BASE KALSU, Iraq, May 28, 2009 - Fighting a war can be stressful, no matter what job you do in the military. Staff members at combat stress control centers throughout Iraq work to fight stress — or at least to teach people how to manage it. Story

VA Studies Advanced Prosthetic Arm

WASHINGTON, May 27, 2009 - The Department of Veterans Affairs has announced a three-year study of an advanced artificial arm that easily allows those with severe limb loss to pick up a key or hold a pencil. Story

Portrait of Secretary Gates
"When our troops are wounded, they must be confident that the military will do everything possible to help them heal."
Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates
May 15, 2008
Portrait of Chairman Mullen
"It's time we made everyone in uniform aware that the act of reaching out for help is, in fact, one of the most courageous acts and one of the first big steps to reclaiming your career, your life and your future."
Chairman, Joint Chiefs of Staff
U.S. Navy Adm. Mike Mullen
May 2, 2008
Reassessment Helps Guard
Soldiers Back From Deployment

ARLINGTON, Va., May 13, 2009 - The Army National Guard works to help soldiers returning from deployment to handle mental health. Story

Warrior Transition Command
Stands Up at Pentagon

WASHINGTON, May 12, 2009 - New Warrior Transition Command Stands Up The U.S. Army has activated its new Warrior Transition Command, which will oversee the care of more than 9,500 wounded, ill and injured soldiers in 36 Warrior Transition Units and nine Community Based Warrior Transition Units. Story