After a recent report showed the number of suicides throughout the Army at record levels, Army officials at Fort Carson have stepped up efforts to provide support to soldiers.  Major General Mark Graham emphasizes escorting at-risk individuals to get help, rather than just saying, "You need help."

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Major General Mark Graham spoke with Anthony Lane of the Colorado Springs Independent about the expansion of the Fort Carson Military Base In Colorado Springs and the anticipated impact on the Springs community, local social services and families.  The interview includes a discussion on the mental health issues of returning combat soldiers, which is of growing concern in military communities.

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In the November 6, 2008 National Survey on Drug Use and Health Report, detailed findings are shared from research regarding major depressive episode and treatment among veterans, aged 21-39.  The Report demonstrates the widespread prevalence of these types of mental healh episodes among veterans and highlights the demanding need for addressing the challenges to the United States’ mental healthcare system.

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Doyle Forrestal, Director of Public Policy for CBHC, recently had an article published in The National Council Magazine, Volume 3, July 2008. The article highlights the Civilians For Veterans Fund, an effort to make mental health services available for all returning veterans of the Iraq and Afghanistan wars and their families.  Click here to read the article on page 22 and read the rest of the magazine edition dedicated to veterans mental health.