There are several studies claiming a 70-percent improvement rate for returning warriors who are treated for combat stress with various cognitive behavioral therapies and/or prolonged exposure strategies. But this is a misleading number.
What this doesn't take into account is the fact that of those with persistent combat stress, only half will seek out treatment in the first place.
The main barrier to seeking help isn't stigma, the reason that's usually cited as the primary problem; surveys show it's actually distrust of mental health providers, both civilian and military, that keeps our service members away.
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