Veterans Mental Health

Present and former military personnel and their family are often denied adequate alternatives and advocacy for mental and emotional well being.

A troubling diagnosis in Iraq by David W. Oaks — last modified 2007-01-10 19:04

Associated Press reports that a US soldier accused of murdering a family in Iraq had previously disclosed his desire to kill innocent Iraqui civilians, but had primarily been prescribed a powerful neuroleptic psychiatric drug Seroquel and returned to duty.

Army officer warns of mental health woes by David W. Oaks — last modified 2007-01-20 19:19

Associated Press reports that "mental health screening" is being promoted among returning Iraqui vets. Without adequate information, advocacy and alternatives, mental health screening could mean much more psychiatric drugging and disempowerment.