Friday, July 20, 2007

Army Launches Chain Teaching Program for PTSD, MTBI

Jul 18, 2007
BY Army News Service

WASHINGTON (Army News Service, July 18, 2007) - The Army launched today a "chain-teaching" program to help Soldiers and their Families identify symptoms and seek treatment for those suffering from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and mild Traumatic Brain Injury.

The chain-teaching program, available at Army Knowledge Online or http://www.us.army.mil/, includes a standardized script and supporting audiovisual products that leaders will use to teach Soldiers about the signs and symptoms of these behavioral and mental-health issues.

All active-duty and reserve-component Soldiers will receive the training within 90 days of the launch.

More at http://www.army.mil/-news/2007/07/18/4062-army-launches-chain-teaching-program-for-ptsd-mtbi/