Actually Quote by Karl Marlantes
“And I think that it's - the military has actually made improvements, so people are considering post-traumatic stress disorder as, at the least, a possible psychological problem. You know, when I was in Vietnam, it was just considered malingering. And we're making progress.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Discussing PTSD, Karl Marlantes, 2016
Recognition of PTSD has improved, shifting from dismissal to acknowledging it as a legitimate psychological issue.
In simple terms: PTSD is now taken seriously.
Key Takeaway
Support mental health awareness.
Themes
mental health
military
progress
Mood
empathetic
hopeful
Type
advocacy
informative
When to use this quote
- veteran counseling
- policy advocacy
- education campaigns
Key Concepts
psychology
social change
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we further reduce stigma?
- What resources help veterans?
A Different Perspective
Stigma still hinders treatment.
![“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)
![“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)
