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Psychological needs of military personnel and their families are increasing, reports APA Task Force

A report of the American Psychological Association (APA) released today calls attention to the increasing mental health needs of military personnel and their families -- needs that are straining the current military health services system. Many service personnel and their family members are going without mental health care because of the limited availability of such care and the barriers to accessing care.

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