This question is not whether you support or do not support the conflict in Iraq but is focused upon those who return after being sent there. Do the occupying nations adequately address the extraordinarily high percentage of mental health (PTSD, alcoholism, spousal abuse etc) problems that are clearly becoming evident?
Have you experienced such problems and have you received the help needed?
2007-12-26 10:02:53 · 2 answers · asked by AS 2 in Health ➔ Mental Health
I just got back from Iraq, i dont have PTSD i know for a fact at least in the Marine Corps everyone gets a mental health evaluation and is offered help. also one is free to seek help later on if a personal or mental issue arises. there are weeks of post deployment classes on everything from not swearing to dont beat your wife and kids. the classes alone will make you contemplate suicide.
2007-12-26 10:16:30 · answer #1 · answered by andrew c 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In my opinion the answer to the first question is NO with the caveat that everything is being done within the levels of financing and knowledge of causes and cure of mental disorders available. Consider also the etiology of PTSD etc. in the Iraqi and Afghan civilian populations and the subsequent effect on the populations of the occupied nations we are trying to convert to democracy; we may be causing more harm than good.
The answer to your third question is NO! the answer to your last two questions is YES and YES.
2007-12-26 16:21:32 · answer #2 · answered by Mad Mac 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋