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Untreated Casualties: The Military's Suicide Epidemic; Viewfinder: A Student's Eclectic Visions

This week, correspondent Greg Dobbs presents a powerful and disturbing report about the suicide epidemic in the U.S. military. It has become a terrible trend -- suicides up some 20% last year; since the Iraq war began, a six-fold increase in suicide attempts. Experts say that Post Traumatic Stress Disorder is a major cause, and that soldiers in crisis aren't getting the help that they need from the military or the VA. Dobbs talks to two soldiers who attempted suicide, and the family of a marine reservist who took his own life. They say he was denied treatment for what was obviously PTSD. The Pentagon argues that PTSD isn't even a major factor in the rising suicide rates. These men and women are the 'untreated casualties' of war. On a lighter note, we visit with an extraordinary young man named Ross Ching, who is making beautiful films, in his spare time between classes. It's a World Report 'Viewfinder.'

Learn More About What's Being Done to Help Soldiers

The armed forces and VA are not the only groups battling the epidemic of solider suicides and PTSD. Private organizations offering counseling and services are volunteering their time, energy and expertise to our troops and their families in this time of need. Dr. Barbara Romberg, who is featured in this episode of World Report, founded Give an Hour in 2005. A nationwide network of private psychologists and mental health professionals, the members of Give an Hour donate one hour of free services each week to any soldier, family member or friends who are in need of help. They have mental health professionals in every state here in the U.S. and are adding more every day. To learn more about Give an Hour, please visit www.giveanhour.org.

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