Monday Mental Health Fact 11/6
In the United States, Veterans Day is observed on November 11th (this Saturday). In honor of Veterans Day, here are some mental health facts that relate to military members.
- According to a 2014 study done by JAMA Psychiatry, around 1 in 4 active duty service members report living with a mental health condition. These conditions include PTSD, depression or Traumatic Brain Injury. The same study found that military members are 15 times more likely to experience PTSD than civilians and the rate of depression to be five times higher thn civilians.
- The rate of Veterans who die by suicide is disturbingly high. In a study done by the VA, in 2014, an average of 20 Veterans died from suicide each day.
- Veterans in crisis in the US can reach out to the Veterans Crisis Line by calling 1-800-273-8255 (press one)
@lovelyllama13
That's so fascinating, veterans certainly need to be thought of more in the mental health community!
here in quebec/canada, scouts organize and/or participate in ceremonies and parades in honor of Jour du Souvenir ("Remembrance Day"?). my scout group does it for sure.
Quite shocking to see the staggerigly high numbers
Thanks so much for doing these posts and helping to spread awareness