You can help reduce veteran suicide
THE AMERICAN
Legion Magazine
September 2022
THE FRONT LINES...Longtime researcher, American Legion member David Rudd shines a light on solutions to the veteran crisis.
Story By Henry Howard
Director of Media & Communications for the American Legion
TO ASK VETERANS IN YOUR LIFE HOW THEY ARE DOING.
TO LISTEN WHEN A VETERAN NEEDS TO TALK.
TO REACH OUT WHEN A VETERAN IS STRUGGLING.
Let's change the narrative. Instead of talking about the staggering number of daily suicides, BE THE ONE to save ONE veteran. We can end the stigma surrounding mental health with your help!
PDF can be downloaded, printed, and used to educate local agencies with mental health services, community partners, government leaders, and others about the Be the One campaign.
6.8% Americans who will have PTSD at any one point in their lives.
12.9% Veterans diagnosed with PTSD, according to 2017 study.
30% Vietnam War veterans expected to have PTSD during their lifetimes.