Veterans Need More Help

From today's New York Times:

 

"The Department of Veterans Affairs says it plans to hire 1,900 psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, clinicians and clerical employees, a 10 percent increase in its mental health staff. That’s welcome progress for a system that is struggling to meet the needs of veterans. But there are questions about whether it will be enough — and whether the department is truly facing up to its problems."

 

See full editorial:

 

http://www.nytimes.com/2012/04/25/opinion/does-the-va-get-it.html?_r=1&partner=rssnyt&emc=rss

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