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Mental Health Awareness Month

Members from the Bush Institute’s Warrior Wellness Alliance offered their perspectives on what they wish more civilians understood about veteran mental health, post-traumatic stress and traumatic brain injuries.

Article by Brittney Bain May 29, 2019 // 1 minute read

May marks Mental Health Awareness Month, an opportunity to raise awareness and reduce stigma, particularly for veterans and the invisible wounds of war.

Members from the Bush Institute’s Warrior Wellness Alliance offered their perspectives throughout the month to discuss what they wish more civilians understood about veteran mental health, post-traumatic stress and traumatic brain injuries. They also discussed how everyone can help get more warriors the care they need.

Check out their videos below.

Brittney Bain

Brittney Bain

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