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The Honolulu Advertiser
Posted on: Thursday, October 2, 2008

MAKIKI
Mental health seminar on soldiers' situations

A brown bag seminar on mental health challenges for Hawai'i's soldiers and their families is set for tomorrow.

The event, sponsored by Mental Health America of Hawai'i, is set for 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Catholic Charities, 1822 Ke'eaumoku St.

A panel of experts from the Hawaii Army National Guard, Tripler Army Medical Center and other agencies will discuss post-traumatic stress disorder and other mental health problems, suicide rates among military members, and how the community can help soldiers as they prepare to go into a combat zone — and when they return.

To pre-register, send an e-mail to susan@mentalhealth-hi.org with a phone number and address .

A $10 requested donation will be collected at the door.