NPR Special Coverage: Mental Health Care at Fort Carson http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=11609328&ft=1&f=11609328 The military promises to help soldiers returning from Iraq and Afghanistan with emotional problems, including Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. But a 2006 NPR investigation at one base in Colorado found that soldiers aren't getting the services they need. Explore our initial report and follow-up stories. Copyright 2009 NPR - For Personal Use Only NPR API RSS Generator 0.93 Sat, 07 Jul 2007 11:01:00 -0400 http://media.npr.org/images/npr_news_123x20.gif Mental Health Care at Fort Carson http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=11609328&ft=1&f=11609328 Former Soldier Helps Others Fight Army for Help Andrew Pogany, a former soldier who struggled with a mental breakdown in Iraq, has become a driving force behind efforts to make the Army revise its response to soldiers suffering with post-traumatic stress disorder. Sat, 07 Jul 2007 11:01:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=11782535&ft=1&f=11609328 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=11782535&ft=1&f=11609328 Andrew Pogany, a former soldier who struggled with a mental breakdown in Iraq, has become a driving force behind efforts to make the Army revise its response to soldiers suffering with post-traumatic stress disorder.

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]]> Pentagon Report Cites Mental Health Concerns A Pentagon report decries the status of mental health care in the military. As many as one in four who serve have symptoms. Some are suicidal. But there are too few mental health specialists to provide needed help. Fri, 15 Jun 2007 06:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=11103501&ft=1&f=11609328 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=11103501&ft=1&f=11609328 A Pentagon report decries the status of mental health care in the military. As many as one in four who serve have symptoms. Some are suicidal. But there are too few mental health specialists to provide needed help.

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]]> Return to Fort Carson Raises More Questions Six months ago, Daniel Zwerdling reported that officers at Colorado's Fort Carson were mistreating soldiers who returned from war with post-traumatic stress disorder. The stories prompted investigations and commanders at the base launched a training program to help every soldier in trouble. Zwerdling reflects on his recent return to Fort Carson. Sat, 26 May 2007 13:14:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=10470048&ft=1&f=11609328 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=10470048&ft=1&f=11609328 Six months ago, Daniel Zwerdling reported that officers at Colorado's Fort Carson were mistreating soldiers who returned from war with post-traumatic stress disorder. The stories prompted investigations and commanders at the base launched a training program to help every soldier in trouble. Zwerdling reflects on his recent return to Fort Carson.

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]]> Gaps in Mental Care Persist for Fort Carson Soldiers An NPR investigation last December found that supervisors at Colorado's Fort Carson punished soldiers who suffered mental anguish. Leaders at the base now attend mandatory training on spotting troubled soldiers, but mental health experts say it may be doing as much harm as good. Thu, 24 May 2007 10:38:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=10374760&ft=1&f=11609328 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=10374760&ft=1&f=11609328 An NPR investigation last December found that supervisors at Colorado's Fort Carson punished soldiers who suffered mental anguish. Leaders at the base now attend mandatory training on spotting troubled soldiers, but mental health experts say it may be doing as much harm as good.

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]]> Pentagon to Investigate Mental Health Treatment Earlier this week, an NPR investigation revealed that soldiers returning from Iraq with severe mental health problems often have trouble getting the treatment they need. In response, the Pentagon is forming an investigation into its treatment of soldiers with mental health issues. Fri, 08 Dec 2006 13:12:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=6597180&ft=1&f=11609328 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=6597180&ft=1&f=11609328 Earlier this week, an NPR investigation revealed that soldiers returning from Iraq with severe mental health problems often have trouble getting the treatment they need. In response, the Pentagon is forming an investigation into its treatment of soldiers with mental health issues.

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]]> Your Stories: Mental Health Care and the Military We asked our audience to share their comments about this report, or tell us their own stories about coping with mental-health problems related to military service. Below is a sampling of some of the e-mails we've received. Tue, 05 Dec 2006 14:30:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=6582454&ft=1&f=11609328 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=6582454&ft=1&f=11609328 We asked our audience to share their comments about this report, or tell us their own stories about coping with mental-health problems related to military service. Below is a sampling of some of the e-mails we've received.

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]]> Do Soldiers Receive Adequate Mental Health Care? Earlier this week, NPR's Daniel Zwerdling presented two reports looking at the difficulties some soldiers face getting treatment for mental health issues in the military. He discusses his reports, and Dr. William Winkenwerder, head of the military health system, talks about military efforts to try to take care of the mental health of soldiers. Thu, 07 Dec 2006 13:26:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=6593000&ft=1&f=11609328 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=6593000&ft=1&f=11609328 Earlier this week, NPR's Daniel Zwerdling presented two reports looking at the difficulties some soldiers face getting treatment for mental health issues in the military. He discusses his reports, and Dr. William Winkenwerder, head of the military health system, talks about military efforts to try to take care of the mental health of soldiers.

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]]> Soldiers Say Army Ignores, Punishes Mental Anguish The Army says it has extensive mental-health programs and services for soldiers returning from Iraq. But some stressed-out soldiers at Colorado's Ft. Carson say that instead of giving them help, officials are purging them from the ranks. Mon, 04 Dec 2006 11:58:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=6576505&ft=1&f=11609328 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=6576505&ft=1&f=11609328 The Army says it has extensive mental-health programs and services for soldiers returning from Iraq. But some stressed-out soldiers at Colorado's Ft. Carson say that instead of giving them help, officials are purging them from the ranks.

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]]> Soldiers Face Obstacles to Mental Health Services The military promises to help soldiers returning from Iraq and Afghanistan with emotional problems, including Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. But an NPR investigation at one base in Colorado finds that soldiers aren't getting the services they need. Mon, 04 Dec 2006 08:53:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=6575431&ft=1&f=11609328 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=6575431&ft=1&f=11609328 The military promises to help soldiers returning from Iraq and Afghanistan with emotional problems, including Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. But an NPR investigation at one base in Colorado finds that soldiers aren't getting the services they need.

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