Shinseki Cites Collaboration in Mental Health Care, 27 October 2009, American Forces Press Service
By Army Sgt. 1st Class Michael J. Carden
Psychological war wounds are nothing new to U.S. service members, but the support of the nation to care for their injuries, until recent years, was somewhat uncharted territory.
The departments of Defense and Veterans Affairs are committed to advancing that care because it’s the right thing to do as a nation, VA Secretary Eric K. Shinseki said yesterday when he and Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates launched a joint National Mental Health Summit here.
Improving mental health care has become a top priority for both departments, which have made great strides in mental health research, treatment and overall care, respectively. And through this week’s summit, they hope to advance their expertise and resources even further.
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