A new series of reports says many soldiers already suffered from mental health issues before they enter the army. The studies found that nearly a quarter had a common issue like depression or anxiety -- that’s twice as many as in the civilian population. We get the details of the report, and we hear from a vet who now works with soldiers once they come home.
Military Mental Illness
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Credits
Guests:
Matthew Nock - Harvard University,
Jason Hansman - Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America -
@jasonhansman
Host:
Madeleine Brand
Producers:
Andrew Walsh,
Christian Bordal,
Matt Holzman,
Jolie Myers,
Anna Scott