Wounded Warrior Project PTSD Awareness

Since their inception in 2003, Wounded Warrior Project (WWP) has been committed to helping wounded veterans achieve their highest ambition. They recognized that each warrior faces a unique journey, which is why WWP offers robust mental health programs such as Project Odyssey, WWP Talk, and Warrior Care Network. They also offer additional virtual programming that has been available to veterans during the current pandemic. These programs focus directly on treating PTSD (Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder) and developing coping and communication skills. Wounded Warrior Project is committed to helping warriors cope and receive treatment for PTSD. During PTSD Awareness Month, WWP wants to raise awareness of PTSD and continue to help warriors meet their own definition of a life worth living.

About eight million American adults have PTSD during a given year. It is estimated at least 600,000 post-9/11 veterans are part of that population living with PTSD.

PTSD can affect a person’s mental health after they experience or witness a traumatic event, like combat, a natural disaster, a car accident, or sexual assault. For veterans, PTSD can stem from combat, training, or military sexual trauma (MST).

In a WWP Survey of the wounded warriors it serves, 83% report living with the symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder. This is one of the most common self-reported injuries and health problems among warriors.

Independence Services and Mental Health Vice President at Wounded Warrior Project, Michael Richardson, and Warrior Samantha Hargrove, are joining us with more information on how WWP is helping, and how it has helped warriors in need.

For more information:
WoundedWarriorProject.orgWounded Warrior Project Resource Center888-997-2586