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Tuesday, December 05, 2006 12:18 PM
posted by Michael Mason

Army Earns Bad Marks for Mental Health Treatment

National Public Radio aired a scathing indictment of the Army's treatment of its soldiers who seek mental health treatment. In short, they're belittled, ridiculed, and otherways disgraced. To add insult to illness, the soldiers often have little to no recourse in seeking emergency help, as army clinics often cite waiting periods of several weeks:

But an NPR investigation at Colorado's Ft. Carson has found that even those who feel desperate can have trouble getting the help they need. In fact, evidence suggests that officers at Ft. Carson punish soldiers who need help, and even kick them out of the Army.

For more information about the military's mental health problem, visit

"Soldiers Say Army Ignores, Punishes Mental Anguish"
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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, BA, 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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