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Vets' Readjustment Issues May Spur PTSD Treatment

(9/10/2012)

Vets' Readjustment Issues May Spur PTSD Treatment
HealthDay News

September 6, 2012

The stress of readjusting to civilian life is a major reason some U.S. soldiers seek treatment for post-traumatic stress disorder, a new study finds.

Many veterans who require mental-health care do not receive it, and a great deal of previous research has focused on barriers to treatment. The new study was conducted to identify characteristics and factors that motivate veterans to seek mental-health treatment.

View the full article here: http://health.usnews.com/health-news/news/articles/2012/09/06/vets-readjustment-issues-may-spur-ptsd-treatment?vwo=501cd

Keywords: vets, readjustment, PTSD, treatment, civilian life

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