Friday, August 17, 2007

Depression May Play a Bigger Role in Readjustment Than Previously Thought in Vets

Depression may be an unrecognized readjustment problem for recently returning veterans of the conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan, according to a study released today at the American Psychological Association 115th Annual Convention. Researchers working with veterans referred for psychiatric evaluation from a primary care service found that major or minor depression was associated with domestic abuse and other family problems.

http://www.apa.org/releases/vetdepressionC07.html

Posted by Tom Beckman on 08/17 at 10:32 PM
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