Beyond the Yellow Ribbon is a program that Minnesota has implemented and is now a requirement for all returning national guard soldiers. This program involves three day long classes, usually 30, 60, and 90 days after returning to civilian life.
Emphasis in the program is placed on the mental health of participants, many of whom carried out highly stressful missions in Iraq. National Guard officials here want to identify and help soldiers who may be showing some of the early signs of post-deployment anxiety or difficulty adjusting and coping at home.
These early signs include:
- Sudden frustration at mention of the war.
- A compulsive need for a clean, perfectly ordered house.
- Road rage.
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