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Behavioral Health Issues Among Afghanistan and Iraq U.S. War Veterans

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Introduces some of the behavioral health problems facing veterans who have served in Afghanistan and Iraq, including substance abuse, post-traumatic stress disorder, depression, and suicide. Also discusses screening tools and intervention.

Pub id: SMA12-4670
Publication Date: 8/2012
Popularity: 101
Format: Resource Guide
Audience: Professional Care Providers
Series: In Brief
Population Group: Military Families as Population Group, Military & Veterans as Population Group

Tags: Suicide Prevention Mental Health Screening Depression Patient Assessment Co-Occurring Disorders Suicide Afghanistan Counseling Primary Care Treatment Iraq Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Substance Abuse Screening Trauma-Informed Care Traumatic Brain Injury Binge Drinking

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