MISFITS BECOME GOOD SOLDIERS !
WITH HELP FROM PSYCHIATRISTS
Washington—This year five out of!
every 1,000 young men in U. S. Armyj
training centers each month will find
admstment so difficult that their mili- j
will he questionable,
aSMWing to Brigadier General Raw
ley E. Chambers of the Office of the
Surgeon General.
During their first weeks of train
ing, some will seem to be complete
misfits, incapable of becoming sold
iers. Others will Suffer such emo
tional strain from their new life that
efficiency will be impaired.
However, almost all these men will
turn into good soldiers—thanks in part
to the Mental Hygiene Consultation
Service that has existed in the Army
since World War 11.
Operating in 18 training centers, the
clinics are staffed by a psychiatrist, a
clinical psychologist and a psychia
tric social worker. They exist to help
the ill-adjusted soldier fit into his new
life, to help the company commander
find out how and where these young
men can be most useful to the Army,
and to identify promptly and process j
out of the Army the man who is emo
tionally or mentally unifit for service.
The psychiatrists usually are cap
tains or majors. Too much rank might
discourage the patients. However, the
officers must meet the highest profes
sional standards. They must have had
sufficient experience and training to
diagnose personality disturbances in a
very short time. No long, drawn-out
therapy is possible or recommended
when handling eight-week trainees.
The clinics themselves are located in
the training area, not in the hospital
set-up at the training center. Medical
officers and company commanders
work together to effect the mental
hygiene program and proximity is a
large factor in their effectiveness.
Psychologically, it is better for the
individual soldier to consult someone
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Question: Is alfalfa really th<*
of the Hay Crops?”
wm produce more feed per acre in
godd years and had than any other
legume forage crop, more even than
permanent pasture or any other com
bination of plants. Alfalfa is how
ever, still behind lespedeza in acre
age. But alfalfa has a seven-month
growing period, compared with two for
lespedeza. Alfalfa averages three to
4’a tons of hay pr acre annually. A.
stand of alfalfa will remain produc
tive for several years if well managed
Question: Is com subject to greater ;
insect infestation in the field than
small grain ?
Answer: Generally, yes. You can
help prevent much insect damage to
stored grain by harvesting your grain
carefully. The longer grain stays in
the field after maturity, the more it
is subject to infestation. Because
small grains are harvested quite soon
after they mature, they usually are
nt seriously infested in the field.
Com is liable to greater field infesta
tion than small grain because it is left
in the field for a much longer time
after maturity.
Question: What is the best way to
apply lime ?
Answer: Lime should be mixed
thoroughly with the soil to be most
effective. It should be applied at a
time in the rotation of crops that will
permit this thorough mixing. In or
der to neutralize soil acids, the lime
particles must be in contact with the
soil particles. For crops such as al
salsa or clover-grass pastures, suf
ficiont lime should be applied at seed
ing to last sveral years since topdress
ed lime is less effective.
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|in his own field area rather than to
Igo away from “home” for advice.
These same psychological reasons ban |
jthe traditional medic’s white coat. The
mental hygiene officers wear the
same field uniform other officers do.
Men referred to mental hygiene
clinics basically are immature—re
gardless of their years.
The average young man who enters
the Army makes a very quick adjust
ment. He soon gets used to living in
a barracks even though he may have
|had his private room since childhood.
He adapts to the restrictions of Army
life even though he is used to making
his own decisions and moving on his
own initiative.
This is not true of the emotionally
immature trainee. Barracks living to
him is a file that severs his self-con
trol. He may burst into tears when <
some small thing goes wrong. He will
become increasingly timid and with
draw to the point that he literally ■
walks alone.
The independent but immature sold
i ier faced with restrictions may react I
in such ways as going absent with-'
out official leave or turning up too
often for sick call—his strong emo
; tional conflict displaced by physical
1 symptoms.
When this soldier reports to the
! clinic he is encouraged to express his
1 fears, anxieties and hostilities in an
• uncritical atmosphere. As the psychia
: trist comes to know the soldier’s prob
' lems, he can help him adopt the new
attitudes which make Army life more
acceptable.
“Primarily,” Chambers said, “the
Mental Hygiene Consultation Service
1 helps conserve the fighting strength
of the Army. At the same time, the
service helps the individual preserve
his self-esteem and make a success
! ful adjustment that can be of lifelong
i importance.”
Question: Is it really important to'
pick the first few cucumbers on the
vine (pickling type cucumbers) ? i
Answer: Yes. The first few pick-|
lings yield only a small amount ofj
fruit, but it is absolutely necessary
that they be carried out. Yields are j
greatly reduced by fruits being al-;
lowed to mature on the plant. For ex-'
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ample, an average plant of the pick
ling type will mature from five to 10
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Tile same plant, however, will proba
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VISITING A SICK FRIEND
“Poor Jane. We must go to the
hospital and cheer her up.” It’s a
kind and sympathetic thought, but be
fore you put it into action, stop and
consider how you can make your visit
to the sickroom truly a welcome one.
Times have changed in the hospital
world. In the old days, patients
stayed longer and, as they con
valesced, were often well enough to |
enjoy and even benefit by having visi- 1
tors. But now the average stay in a
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easily tired. Many doctors state
bluntly that visitors disturb the pa
tient’s rest, interrupt a carefully
planned routine, interfere with medi
cation and feeding, and tire him to
the point of hindering his recovery.
Don’t take it for granted that your
friend is allowed visitors. Telephone
first to make sure and to ask about
visiting hours and how long you
should stay. Properly timed, your
visit can be helpful. But a thought
less visitor can do harm.
A common fault of people trying
to be cheery is talking too loud. Hold
your voice down and sit where the
I patient can see and hear you without
; moving her head. Give her news of
friends and neighborhood events. Talk
about what a good cook or canasta
, player she is, rather than about your
. self. If she insists on talking poli
, tics, join in but don’t argue. If she I
I wants to give you all the details of
her operation, listen patients, but
, don’t you be the one to start it.
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games can be “good medicine." The
loan of a radio or TV set might be
appreciated, if hospital rules permit.
Bring small flowers in containers if
possible or small potted plants—
something your friend can have near
her bed.
One final piece of advice, make
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and that you’ll be welcome again;
leave promptly when your time is up.
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