House Oversight Committee holding hearing on Veterans Mental Health

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Starting at 10am EDT on CSPAN 3

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1. Link to Committee webcast

http://oversight.house.gov/story.asp?ID=1330

Hearing on Mental Health Problems Confronting Soldiers Returning from Iraq, Afghanistan

Numerous reports indicate that a large percentage of soldiers returning from Iraq and Afghanistan are suffering from mental health problems such as post-traumatic stress disorder. In a hearing on Thursday, May 24, the Committee will hear from afflicted soldiers and their families, examine the ability of the DOD and the VA to screen, treat, and track returning soldiers who are at risk, and assess the impact that these illnesses are having on military readiness and military families.

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2. This is both fascinating and sad

They have soldiers and soldier's families talking about their experiences since they have been back, and how they have been treated.

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3. I'm bookmarking to watch later. It should be req'd viewing.

Thanks!