Army hiring 25% more mental health pros
By Pauline Jelinek - The Associated Press
Posted : Thursday Jun 14, 2007 20:09:48 EDT
WASHINGTON — Overwhelmed by the number of soldiers returning from war with mental problems, the Army is planning to hire at least 25 percent more psychiatrists, psychologists and social workers.
A contract finalized this week but not yet announced calls for spending $33 million to add about 200 mental health professionals to help soldiers with post-traumatic stress disorder and other mental health needs, officials told The Associated Press on Thursday.
More at http://www.navytimes.com/news/2007/06/ap_militarymentalhealth_070614/
