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Monday, July 03, 2006 11:27 AM
posted by R. Shock

New Hampshire Enacts Mandatory Mental Health Screenings for Returning Soldiers

The "Reunion and Reentry" program of the New Hampshire National Guard requires soldiers returning from Afghanistan and Iraq to undergo mental heatlth testing to determine which soldiers might be suffering adverse combat related effects including Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. The centerpiece of the regimen is compulsory one-on-one personal counseling with a mental health professional.

The goal of Reunion and Reentry is to give soldiers access to therapy and counseling while avoiding the stereotypes that some might associate with mental health wellness. Colonel Deborah Carter, a human resources officer with the New Hampshire Guard elaborates on the program, "We were looking for a comfortable environment where soldiers could have a place to talk about dark times during transition. We wanted to make sure soldiers knew what the normal transition things are."

Click here to read the full article, courtesy of the Boston Globe.
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Rolf B. Gainer, Ph.D., Diplomate ABDA, is the Chief Executive Office at Brookhaven Hospital and the Vice President of Rehabilitation Institutes of America. Dr. Gainer has been involved in the design and operation of treatment programs since 1977.

Stephen Harnish, MD is the Medical Director of Brookhaven Hospital. Dr. Harnish is a member of the American Psychiatric Association and is well known in Oklahoma for his informative radio and television appearances.

Aric Thorpe, MHR, is Brookhaven Hospital's Pastoral Liaison Representative. He conducts the quarterly Minister's Lifeline series and provides mental health information to pastors and clergy.

Sarah McGee serves as the Community Education Provider for Brookhaven Hospital. She provides information on mental health and drug and alcohol treatment to healthcare professionals in Oklahoma and surrounding states.

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