Army: HBO documentary could trigger stress disorder
WASHINGTON (CNN) — The Army surgeon general is warning that the HBO documentary “Baghdad ER” is so graphic that military personnel watching it could experience symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder.
In a memo dated May 9 and obtained by CNN, Lt. Gen. Kevin Kiley said the film “shows the ravages and anguish of war.”
“Those who view this documentary may experience many emotions,” he said in the memo. “If they have been stationed in Iraq, they may re-experience some symptoms of post-traumatic stress, such as flashbacks or nightmares.”
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