Comments on: Veterans deserve the best mental-health care. How to help them this Veterans’ Day.

By: James Hubbard, M.D., M.P.H.

James Hubbard, M.D., M.P.H. — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 04:42:50 +0000

Thanks Sagan,
I live in near a large army base. We have had several publicized acts of violence, domestic and otherwise, from soldiers coming back from the mideast. I’m sure there is much more not publicized. The powers-that-be say they are aware and concerned and active in making sure everyone has the help they need. I hope so. It is our responsibility as a nation to do so.

By: Sagan

Sagan — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 03:12:34 +0000

They do deserve the best! And this is an issue which isn’t being given as much consideration as it ought. I hope that they are all okay and that the majority don’t have those problems to deal with- but its good to know that the help is there if its needed.

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By: Mark

Mark — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 23:21:43 +0000

Great timing! Thanks for this!

By: James Hubbard, M.D., M.P.H.

James Hubbard, M.D., M.P.H. — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 21:40:29 +0000

I agree, Dr. Parker.
Thanks for the comment

By: Steve Parker, M.D.

Steve Parker, M.D. — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 20:24:39 +0000

Thanks for supporting our Veterans. We MUST treat them better. -Steve Steve Parker, M.D.s last blog post..Statin Reduces Heart Attacks, Strokes, and Death in Healthy Older Adults, But at What Cost?

By: James Hubbard, M.D., M.P.H.

James Hubbard, M.D., M.P.H. — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 19:17:13 +0000

Thanks for the link. Interesting and heartwarming.

By: Miz LIz

Miz LIz — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 17:37:21 +0000

Dr. Hubbard. The New York Times has a great piece on the value of pets to vets with disabilities, including PTSD… Check it out.

http://www.nytimes.com/2008/11/11/giving/11DOGS.html?ref=giving

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