Healing the Invisible Wounds of War

Posted in Canadian History, Health, Society & Social Issues, World History

Canada recently ended its combat mission in Afghanistan. During the many years of
fighting, more than 150 soldiers were killed, and thousands of others were wounded.
But many who survived are suffering from the invisible wounds of post-traumatic
stress disorder, or PTSD. In this News in Review story we’ll look at how new
treatments are offering new hope to many of our young soldiers. (Length: 14:12)

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NiR Study Modules
Using print and video material from archival issues of News in Review, teachers and students can create thematic modules for independent assignments, and small group study.

Canada and the Afghanistan Legacy, May 2011
Afghanistan: A Frontline Report, November 2010
Afghanistan: A Soldier’s Story, March 2009
The Hidden Wounds of War, February 2008

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