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Rural Psychiatrists Need To Address Better Care For War Veterans

credit: Washington Times

Clinicians practicing in rural sites will stand in need of an elaborate awareness of military-related issues to treat a growing number of Iraq and Afghanistan war veterans returning to those areas.

Since veterans are prone to reside in rural areas than the average American, the Veterans Affairs (VA) rural health and mental health programs are working together to offer new outreach programs and access to services in ways that rural veterans and their families can benefit from. Clinicians in rural areas are recommended to take sufficient therapeutic actions in order for these veterans and their families cope with loss and trauma.

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