New Report Finds that Approximately 300,000 Troops are Suffering from Mental Health Problems

A new report conducted by the RAND Corporation titled, “Invisible Wounds of War: Psychological and Cognitive Injuries, Their Consequences, and Services to Assist Recovery” has found that approximately 300,000 military service men and women are suffering from PTSD and depression as a result of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. However, only about half have sought out treatment for these problems. The report also indicates that about 320,000 soldiers have experienced a possible traumatic brain injury during their deployment.

You can read more about this report from MSNBC.com. You can also download a PDF or purchase the report directly from the RAND Corporation's website.

Learn more about PTSD in Iraq and Afghanistan service men and women through the following articles:

• PTSD in Service Members Returning from Iraq and Afghanistan
  
  
• Vulnerability for PTSD in Military Service Members
  
  
• PTSD and Anger among Iraq and Afghanistan War Veterans