Wednesday, February 29, 2012

Veterans in Albany talk about PTSD and being less than 1%

We always seem to hear a lot about the "1%" when it comes to rich people but never seem to notice there is another "1%" no one seems to talk about at all, including the rich guys running for the office of Commander-in-Chief.

Public hearing for Veterans
By: YNN Staff

ALBANY, N.Y. -- Senators Roy McDonald and Lee Zeldin hosted a Post Traumatic Stress Disorder hearing for Veterans to help create programs for those suffering from mental health disorders on Wednesday.

The public gathered at the Capitol to hear Veterans share their war experiences, and the experiences of those whose lives have been lost after returning home from war due to mental illness.

Veterans said while some of them are lucky enough to return home without any physical injuries, mental illnesses are often over looked.

One veteran said returning home to Saratoga County where less than one percent of the population serves was difficult with limited resources and people who can relate to his situation.
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