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Mental Health Care at Fort Carson 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.
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Mental Health Care at Fort Carson

An NPR investigation at one Army base found soldiers weren't getting the services they need.

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.

Former Soldier Helps Others Fight Army for Help

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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.

Soldiers Say Army Ignores, Punishes Mental Anguish

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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.

Soldiers Face Obstacles to Mental Health Services

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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.

Pentagon to Investigate Mental Health Treatment

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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.

Do Soldiers Receive Adequate Mental Health Care?

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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.

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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.

Return to Fort Carson Raises More Questions

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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.

Pentagon Report Cites Mental Health Concerns

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