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Mental health training to be offered to military veterans

London - The U.K. government has decided to offer support to military veterans suffering from mental health problems. This will be through a new nationwide training program.

In the Media by Tim Sandle - 4 comments

Golden retrievers travel from Chicago to Newtown to give comfort

To provide comfort to those affected by the Sandy Hook Elementary School tragedy, a Chicago-based charity has sent 10 golden retriever dogs to Newtown to provide comfort in a time of mourning and grieving.

In the Media by Can Tran - 2 comments

Is Mefloquine the new Agent Orange?

During Vietnam troops were exposed to Agent Orange. Later there was Gulf War Syndrome and depleted Uranium exposure. Now the military is dealing with a rash of military members with PTSD, and another chemical agent may be responsible for the diagnosis.

In the Media by Samantha A. Torrence - 4 comments

More specialized approach to PTSD needed for women in combat Special

San Francisco - It was a full-house attendance at the fifth annual “Brain at War” conference on June 21 as the Northern California Institute of Research and Education (NCIRE) presented the latest information on traumatic brain injury and post-traumatic stress.

Digital Journal Report by Jonathan Farrell - 2 comments

Marijuana could block symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder

Research carried out by the New University of Haifa shows that administering marijuana could be effective at treating post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

In the Media by Jane Fazackarley - 2 comments

Military to train more dogs to serve with U.S. troops

Fort Campbell - Military working dogs are playing an increasingly vital role in war zones sniffing out improvised explosives devices. Their success rate has been so great the military has funded a program to increase the number of active dogs over the next two years.

In the Media by Kim I. Hartman

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