Communication Quote by Jon Soltz
![“She [Sarah Palin] by no - has any basic understanding of what post -traumatic stress disorder is, so I think it gives the rest of us an opportunity to have a real conversation about some of these problems.” quote by Jon Soltz](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/6bd/jon-soltz-41151_communication_she-sarah-palin-by-no-has-any-basic-unde_1432725.jpg)
“She [Sarah Palin] by no - has any basic understanding of what post -traumatic stress disorder is, so I think it gives the rest of us an opportunity to have a real conversation about some of these problems.”
About This Quote
Critique of a public figure's lack of understanding of PTSD, urging genuine dialogue about mental health.
In simple terms: Call for honest conversation on trauma after a politician's ignorance.
Key Takeaway
Promote informed discussion on PTSD.
Themes
mental health
politics
awareness
Mood
concerned
hopeful
Type
social
educational
When to use this quote
- policy debates
- mental health advocacy
- education campaigns
Key Concepts
trauma
public discourse
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we ensure respectful dialogue on PTSD?
- What steps improve public understanding of trauma?
A Different Perspective
Complex political issues can oversimplify mental health concerns.
![“She [Sarah Palin] doesn't quite understand the issue [post-traumatic stress disorder] and, you know, if she's going to continue to be in this space, hopefully she can do some homework and make some policy recommendation that are relevant to fixing the problem.” quote by Jon Soltz](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/349/jon-soltz-41151_can-do_she-sarah-palin-doesn-t-quite-understand_708177.jpg)
![“Her [Sarah Palin] son went to Iraq under George W. Bush, but it gives us a chance to explain what post-traumatic stress disorder is.” quote by Jon Soltz](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/c1e/jon-soltz-41151_chance_her-sarah-palin-son-went-to-iraq-under-g_2702524.jpg)
![“I was shocked [of Sarah Palin ], because beating up, you know, your girlfriend, your spouse, or acts of violence aren't one of the core symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder.” quote by Jon Soltz](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/d3a/jon-soltz-41151_acts-of-violence_i-was-shocked-of-sarah-palin-because-bea_490620.jpg)
![“The backlash to [Sarah] Palin's comments was swift, with veterans and veterans' groups criticizing the apparent politicization of post-traumatic stress disorder.” quote by Chris Hayes](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/201/chris-hayes-2208_backlash_the-backlash-to-sarah-palin-s-comments-w_1874419.jpg)
![“When Sarah Palin goes out and says this [about her son] is because of this [ post- traumatic stress disorder], it's actually not because of this. And now it sort of gives the idea that all veterans are going to pick up a weapon and shoot somebody, or all veterans are going to hit somebody.” quote by Jon Soltz](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/cb0/jon-soltz-41151_disorder_when-sarah-palin-goes-out-and-says-this_1358964.jpg)
![“Not only did I feel hurt that she [Sarah Palin] sort of misdiagnosed all of these veterans, but I think she sort of was wrong in the way she talked about the issue.” quote by Jon Soltz](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/b9f/jon-soltz-41151_feels_not-only-did-i-feel-hurt-that-she-sarah_920105.jpg)
![“Too often the survivor is seen by [himself or] herself and others as "nuts," "crazy," or "weird." Unless her responses are understood within the context of trauma. A traumatic stress reaction consists of *natural* emotions and behaviors in response to a catastrophe, its immediate aftermath, or…” quote by Diane Langberg](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/edb/diane-langberg-56315_abuse-survivors_too-often-the-survivor-is-seen-by-himsel_1540837.jpg)
![“There's three sort of fundamental things that happen when someone's suffering from these issues [post-traumatic stress disorder ]. First, they get intrusive thoughts.The second issue is you become startled quickly.And the third key point is it's avoidance.Those are the three sort of pillar…” quote by Jon Soltz](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/74e/jon-soltz-41151_avoidance_there-s-three-sort-of-fundamental-things_1907828.jpg)
