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Fields of Combat
Understanding PTSD Among Veterans of Iraq and Afghanistan
This book is about:
- Iraq War, 2003 -,
- History, 21st Century,
- Afghan Campaign 2001-,
- Combat Disorders,
- Afghan War, 2001-,
- Mental health,
- Iraq War, 2003-,
- Post-traumatic stress disorder,
- Veterans,
- United States
NPR stories about Fields of Combat
The Impact of War
For Soldiers With PTSD, A Profound Daily Struggle
June 2, 2011 According to the Department of Veterans Affairs, 10 to 18 percent of Iraq and Afghanistan war veterans may have post-traumatic stress disorder. The sleeplessness, anger, anxiety and sense of isolation that can accompany PTSD pose tremendous challenges for veterans and their families.
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