Senators want to Improve Military Mental Health Care
Senators Joe Lieberman and Barbara Boxer introduced The Mental Health Care for our Wounded Warriors Act of 2007. This legislation addresses two significant challenges facing the Department of Defense (DoD): the absence of designated, centralized facilities called "Centers of Excellence" to research and coordinate all aspects of military mental health policies and services, and the shortage of mental health professionals to provide care to members of the Armed Forces. "We have no greater obligation than to care for our wounded service members," Lieberman said. "This legislation would designate Centers of Excellence to coordinate military mental health services and research efforts, and would address the shortage of mental health professionals to provide high quality care to our service members." Senator Boxer said, "Our troops are risking their lives for this country, and we owe them nothing less than the best care in return. These Centers of Excellence will be hubs of scientific research where professionals can determine how best to treat mental health conditions and traumatic brain injuries afflicting combat veterans."
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