We owe our safety to the brave men and women who serve in our military. Unfortunately, many veterans face obstacles to finding work, starting or maintaining relationships, and living their lives.
Despite their sacrifices, very few veterans receive adequate mental health care to help them overcome these obstacles. According to a 2004 study, only 30-40% of veterans and military personnel who screen positive for severe mental or emotional distress actually seek professional help.
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a mental health condition that's triggered by a terrifying event — either experiencing it or witnessing it. Symptoms may include flashbacks, nightmares and severe anxiety, as well as uncontrollable thoughts about the event. Most people who go through traumatic events may have temporary difficulty adjusting and coping, but with time and good self-care, they usually get better.
Major depressive disorder is a serious medical illness affecting an estimated 15 million.
You're not alone and this is a place for you to be safe, be you and seek help if needed.
"Only the dead have seen the end of war." - Plato
"The true soldier fights not because he hates what is in front of him, but because he loves what is behind him." - G.K. Chesterton
"A hero is someone who has given his or her life to something bigger than oneself." - Joseph Campbell