Sierra Leone - Freetown - A boy, 17, formerly a soldier with the government forces sits listlessly at

A boy, 17, formerly a soldier with the government forces sits listlessly at.the home of his friends parents.(he was orphaned). Depression amongst former combatants is common. All have.to sleep with some demons of nightmares, forced drug addiction and fear..Common also is the violent mood swings that often occur.after a bout of depression linked to combat trauma..Freetown, Sierra Leone, May 1997