As the war in Afghanistan continues, many soldiers are returning from service after having suffered severe trauma. While depression and post traumatic stress disorder can occur in anyone with these experiences, a new report from the Veteran's Affairs Administration has found that women may be most affected.

Researchers from the department reviewed the medical records of nearly 500,000 veterans. They found that 23 percent of female service members were treated for depression, compared to 14 percent of males. Similarly, 28 percent of women sought treatment for post traumatic stress disorder, compared to 17 percent of men.

While the numbers show a higher prevalence of mental disorders stemming from trauma among female soldiers, the report said that women may be more likely to actively seek treatment for these conditions. This could skew the association.

The report's authors recommended that more treatment be offered to soldiers and said that female service members should be made aware of the treatment options that exist specifically for them. This could help reduce the frequency of trauma-related mental disorders.