military sexual trauma (MST)
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After Sexual Trauma, Soldiers Search For Better Care, Peace
At least one in five female veterans of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan has screened positive for military sexual trauma (MST) once back home, Department of Veterans Affairs records show. And this may understate the crisis, experts say, because this number only counts women who go to the VA for help. Read More »
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Bay Pines VA Doc Testifies Before Congress On Military Sexual Trauma
More mental health programs are needed for male veterans who are living with Military Sexual Trauma (MST) according to a top psychologist and researcher from Bay Pines VA Health Care System. Read More »
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DoD, VA Failing To Treat Military Sexual Trauma, Veterans Testify
The Defense and Veterans Affairs departments are failing to provide adequate mental health services to troops and veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder caused by sexual assault — a deficiency that contributes to lifelong struggles [...]. Read More »
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Lost Among Us: New Veterans Programs Aim To Reach Homeless And Mentally Ill
It is a mighty goal — to end veteran homelessness by 2016. Sounds a bit lofty even. But the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs has been putting its money where its PR is. Read More »
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Military Sexual Assault Survivors Face Broken VA Treatment System
Former Navy Petty Officer Third Class Brian Lewis had a clear answer when asked what he thought about the current Veterans’ Health Administration system for treating survivors of military sexual trauma: “I cannot in good conscience recommend VA to a survivor of military sexual assault at this time,” he told the House Committee on Veterans Affairs. Read More »
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Military Sexual Trauma Survivor Helps Others Overcome Abuse
Some 3,191 sexual assaults were reported in the military last year but due to the historically underreported nature of such crimes, the true incidence of sexual assault likely approaches 19,000, according to a Defense Department estimate. In 2010, the military received 3,158 reports of sexual assault, 1,781 of which involved Army personnel, according to information from the Army. Read More »
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Treating the Wounds of Military Sexual Trauma
One in five women screened by the Department of Veterans Affairs reports having experienced severe sexual harassment, attempted assault or rape during military service. VA officials believe the number of unreported incidents makes the actual percentage of women who have suffered military sexual trauma — also known as MST — significantly higher.
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Women, War, And PTSD
Are female warriors more likely to be traumatized by combat? Read More »
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