Mental Health
Information & Resources on Veteran Mental Health
Veteran mental health is a critical and evolving issue – impacting not only those who served but the families who love them and communities who stand beside them.
Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) recognizes that every warrior’s journey to a better tomorrow is different. Through innovation, individualized services and programs, and community partnerships, WWP supports veterans in overcoming trauma, building strength and resilience, and finding growth.
The mental health challenges veterans face — including PTSD, anxiety, and depression — are among the reasons WWP is committed to helping military veterans and their families improve their lives.
Mental Health
Q&A About Veteran Mental Health
What are the most common risk factors for mental health conditions?
● Loneliness
● Military sexual trauma (MST)
● Financial strain (not having enough money to make ends meet)
● Obesity
What protective factors can improve mental health?
● Good quality sleep
● Employment
● Higher post-traumatic growth
How many veteran suicides happen per day?
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and Veterans Affairs (VA) report that about 17 veterans die by suicide each day.
What are the top tools veterans use to manage stress and mental health?
● Talking with another veteran
● Prescription medication
● Self-medication (alcohol, non-prescription marijuana)
● Support groups
● Services at VA medical centers
What factors have the strongest association with warriors' quality of life?
● PTSD and depression
● Body mass index (BMI) and sleep
● Employment
● Loneliness
● Post-traumatic growth
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