Tuesday, February 19, 2008

Hundreds of Dutch Soldiers Returning from Afghanistan have Mental Problems


A study carried out by the Ministry of Defense shows that four out of ten Dutch soldiers who were involved in battle in Afghanistan require mental help at home. This involves hundreds of soldiers. Sixty-five suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder which can cause lasting fears and depression; others suffer from depression, sleeping disorders and conflicts with their partners or colleagues.

www.trouw.nl/laatstenieuws/ln_binnenland/article920120.ece/
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