Healing Warriors--do it anyway

What are the biggest problems facing veterans returning home from conflict? The majority readjust to life off the battlefield with few difficulties. But a significant number—44% who’ve served in Iraq and Afghanistan, according to one survey—say they’ve had problems readjusting after their return. What about problems apart from health-related issues? In addition to health problems, some returning service members have other difficulties—such as economic or social challenges—readjusting to civilian life. The depth and breadth of challenges faced by veterans varies and are the result of a complex interaction of many factors. Previous wars have demonstrated that veterans’ needs— peak several decades after their war service. Today we are talking about healing our warriors, our heroes.