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Study: PTSD programs duplicated

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Published: Tuesday 15 November, 2011

DENVER (AP) — The U.S. military has more than 200 programs devoted to brain injuries and the psychological health of its men and women, but no uniform way to evaluate whether they work or to share their findings, according to a study commissioned by the Pentagon. The Rand Corp. study said some programs overlap and the proliferation of programs creates "a high risk of a poor investment" of military spending. Military officials are still reviewing the report, but some of its recommendations are already being implemented, Defense Department spokeswoman Cynthia O. Smith said Monday...

Study: PTSD programs duplicated

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