Shell Shock - Mental Health Services Demand Spikes For Iraq Vets


	Shell Shock - Mental Health Services Demand Spikes For Iraq Vets

ericw

3-1-2006 6:58 PM

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war, psychology, iraq, vets, ptsd, mental heath, troops, military

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3-1-2006 7:02 PM

Guillaume

Bush should be the one seeking mental health services.

Anyway, let's hope those poor fellows will teach pacifism to their children and the following generations.

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