Common Problems
US Vets Face
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Mental Health Disorders
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Vets all across the US struggle with PTSD, depression, and suicide. From the National Library of Medicine Miriam Reisman states that, “In one major study of 60,000 Iraq and Afghanistan veterans, 13.5% of deployed and nondeployed veterans screened positive for PTSD, while other studies show the rate to be as high as 20% to 30%.”

Mental Health Stigmas

It is fairly known that there are stigmas surrounding mental health in the military. Often times veterans may feel weak if they search for help, or are worried that people will look at them differently. To learn more about these stigmas and how they are categorized, visit the American Addictions Center.

Mistreatment and Trouble Accessing Benefits
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Veterans may feel difficulty accessing benefits created for them. Stigmas are one factor, but another is how quickly a veteran can access these benefits. There can be large wait times for appointments at veteran organizations. Unfortunately, some veterans don’t make it to see somebody for their problems. Make sure to visit the Veteran Benefits page for a list of easily-accessible links to sites to sign up for these benefits.