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Do Soldiers Receive Adequate Mental Health Care?

Earlier this week, NPR's Daniel Zwerdling presented two reports looking at the difficulties some soldiers face getting treatment for mental health issues in the military. He discusses his reports, and Dr. William Winkenwerder, head of the military health system, talks about military efforts to try to take care of the mental health of soldiers.

Guests:

Daniel Zwerdling, NPR Correspondent

Dr. William Winkenwerder, Assistant Secretary of Defense for Health Affairs

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