Battle Quote by Ron Wyden
“Men and women who have served in harm's way experience higher rates of divorce and suicide. Many battle the debilitating effects and stigma associated with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Senate Health Committee Hearing, 2021
Combat veterans face higher divorce and suicide rates due to PTSD and societal stigma.
In simple terms: Veterans struggle with relationships and mental health.
Key Takeaway
Support veterans with mental health resources and destigmatize PTSD.
Themes
mental health
veterans
stigma
Mood
concerned
urgent
Type
advocacy
informative
When to use this quote
- military families
- counseling services
- community outreach
Key Concepts
post‑traumatic stress
social support
Questions to Reflect On
- What policies can reduce PTSD stigma?
- How can communities better support veteran families?
A Different Perspective
Stigma can prevent veterans from seeking help.
![“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)
![“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)
