Operation Truth

Operation Truth: "In late February 2006, the Journal of the American Medical Association posted striking new findings about the severity of the mental health crisis facing returning Iraq veterans.

* 35% of Iraq veterans have already sought mental health services.
* Almost 20% of Iraq veterans report a mental health problem, while 11% of Afghanistan veterans report a problem.

These numbers have been growing steadily as new waves of veterans return, and as veterans cope with multiple tours in theatre. As early as July 2004, a New England Journal of Medicine study concluded that 15 to 17% of Iraq veterans suffer from major depression, generalized anxiety, or Post Traumatic Stress Disorder."