America's war returnees: many troubles but more help | csmonitor.com: "Many have trouble transitioning from combat dangers to a normal routine at home. But sometimes just identifying the problem is the issue.
The Army has improved its process by adding a second mental-health assessment three to six months after its initial screening, which is completed as soon as a soldier returns from war. This second screening has allowed the Army to unmask troubling trends among its soldiers: a fourfold increase in relationship problems compared with those reported in the first assessment, a surge of major depression among many, and increased alcohol abuse. [emphasis mine]"
This article lacks the insight I'm used to in Christian Science Monitor articles.
I have not read the Journal of the American Medical Association article that spawned this.
The results don't sound that remarkable. Battle stressed troops will maintain duty performance above all else. By the time a battle stressed troop has problems that show up at work their entire private life is in shambles.
I don't believe these problems are suddenly manifesting themselves at 120 days post deployment. I believe it's taking 120 days for things to get so bad that the warriors can't hide it anymore.
In case you haven't heard anybody else say this before, I will: the Army is screwing up an entire generation of warriors.
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