22. That’s the number of veterans the VA says die by suicide every day. KING 5’s Vanessa Misciagna met Jimmy Novak, a local veteran embarking on a journey to help bring that number down. Source: Youtube
Facing 21 vets and service members a day committing suicide, the artist hopes to make a difference by putting a face to PTSD. Source: Youtube
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder haunts one in six soldiers returning from Iraq. One doctor has a potential medical breakthrough that can help block the painful memories. Source: Youtube
Police officers battling post-traumatic stress disorder after violent encounters and seeing horrible crime scenes are often unable to get the help they need. Source: Youtube
Facing things like PTSD and disabilities can be very challenging for our veterans, but some of them have found a creative way to find healing. Source: Youtube
A new bill in the Kentucky House could help first responders but it hasn’t been moving along so we are helping that push for change. Source: Youtube
These women served their country proudly, but they didn’t leave their service without wounds. Source: Youtube
#13Investigates: PTSD in first responders Source: Youtube
Former Marine Scott Whistler was featured in a Facebook Watch series about veterans dealing with the aftermath of their military service. Source: Youtube
A Jacksonville veteran couldn’t afford to keep his service dog, but still needs one as he copes with PTSD. Source: Youtube
Currently, Idaho law states that police, fire and other emergency service workers suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder are only covered if it’s accompanied by a physical injury. Source: Youtube
Idaho’s workman’s compensation fund does not cover mental health issues for first responders unless it’s accompanied by a physical injury. But a bill presented by the state’s House minority leader aims to change that Source: Youtube
The people we rely on to save us in an emergency could be facing a mental health crisis themselves. Cleveland 19 spoke to three Cleveland EMS paramedics who shared their stories of PTSD and mental health trauma. http://www.cleveland19.com/2019/01/15/cleveland-ems-paramedics-urge-city-address-job-related-ptsd/ Source: Youtube