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MPs want help to fight stigma among soldiers about PTSD
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Edmonton / iNews880.com
6/18/2009

MPs want the defence minister and the top military commander to help fight the stigma that exists among soldiers about post-traumatic stress disorder.

They want Peter MacKay and General Walter Natynczyk to make public statements to get troubled soldiers to come forward and seek treatment. The recommendation comes after a report by MPs had three dozen suggestions about the treatment of soldiers suffering from PTSD.

A committee concluded that views toward mental health issues in the Forces "remain largely negative.''

Liberal defence critic Denis Coderre says there has to be a major cultural shift within the department and it requires leadership.

Officials for MacKay and Natynczyk wouldn't commit to making a specific statement about PTSD, but said both men have spoken often and passionately about the subject. (cp, jc)

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