Vietnam Veterans of America Inc.: FW: Art Therapy Provides Lifeline for Wounded Warriors

Monday, November 16, 2015

FW: Art Therapy Provides Lifeline for Wounded Warriors

Subject: Art Therapy Provides Lifeline for Wounded Warriors
Date: Mon, 16 Nov 2015 05:33:21 -0600
From: mhs@service.govdelivery.com

Art Therapy Provides Lifeline for Wounded Warriors

11/16/2015

Art Therapy Provides Lifeline for Wounded Warriors

Service members who take part in art therapy to soothe the symptoms of war's invisible wounds display acts of courage and resilience to put them in control of their lives, the assistant secretary of defense for health affairs said today.

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