Category Archives: Safety Net

Being Proud of Who You *Are*: Part 2.

Posted on July 25, 2011 by

I was barely even a teenager, but I knew for certain that I wanted to join the military and serve my country. The only thing that I knew about it though was based on my father’s service in the U.S. … Continue reading →

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PTSD Takes a Physical Toll…

Posted on June 24, 2011 by

External Link: UCSF Study Finds PTSD Takes a Physical Toll. The latest research on Post Traumatic Stress Disorder – an anxiety disorder common in Iraq and Afghanistan War veterans – shows that having PTSD has physical consequences as well, meaning … Continue reading →

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Suicides are Up in the Army…

Posted on June 17, 2011 by

Washington (CNN) — May was the worst month in a year for suicides and potential suicides in the active-duty Army, the Pentagon announced Thursday. The Army reported 21 potential suicides among active-duty soldiers in May. One of them has been … Continue reading →

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