The American Journal of Public Health reports that more veterans are now seeking treatment for mental health issues. According to the July 2014 report, veteran use of mental health services has increased by 94 percent over the last decade. <\/p>\n
Unfortunately, treatment does not ensure that veterans are feeling any better. A new study, commissioned by the American Legion, suggests that nearly two-thirds of veterans report no improvement or worse symptoms after treatment for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) or traumatic brain injury (TBI). <\/p>\n
The organization is calling for a larger, multi-step research program to confirm these findings and develop effective long-term solutions. \u00a0<\/p>\n
But the study also found that 30 percent of veterans stopped treatment before the end of their treatment plan.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The consequences of dropping out of treatment can be dire. A recent House Veterans Affairs Committee heard the testimony of parents whose sons, struggling with PTSD and TBI treatment, had committed suicide. (more…)<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" The American Journal of Public Health reports that more veterans are now seeking treatment for mental health issues. According to the July 2014 report, veteran use of mental health services has increased by 94 percent over the last decade. Unfortunately,…<\/span><\/p>\n