Veterans account for a troubling 20 percent of our nation’s suicides, according to national figures. This means that every day in the United States, an average of 18 veterans take their own lives – or about one every 80 minutes.
About 27 percent of Oregon’s suicides are veterans.
From 2005 to 2010, active service members took their own lives at a rate of approximately one every 36 hours...
Post Traumatic Stress may occur in those who experience or witness intense violence, serious accidents, or life-threatening events. It can make people feel angry, hopeless, fearful, horrified, and overwhelmed. Post Traumatic Stress is treatable.
Many veterans and active military balk at seeking help through traditional channels due to fear of negative career impact, the stigma of perceived weakness among their peers and frustration with red tape. Left untreated, the challenges can intensify as they feel more isolated.
Saturday, November 12, 2011
It's Saturday. November 12.
Well, Veteran's Day is over. We go back to ignoring them again, right?
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