Troops shy away from mental health care

Three of five military personnel in a new survey say they are afraid to seek help for mental health problems because of concerns that doing so will harm their careers. The survey also showed that one in four of the troops surveyed said he or she knew nothing at all about effective mental health treatments for issues that may arise from their combat service. Dr. Carolyn Robinowitz, president of the American Psychiatric Association, said the military culture that emphasizes "toughness" may be deterring people from getting help, and she urged Congress to devote more money to treating mental health problems arising from service in combat zones.  Read full story >