REMARKS
60 Minutes segment on PTSD's impact on veterans' families
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Council Member Holden references a recent 60 Minutes segment that highlighted the impact of PTSD on veterans' families.
- The segment focused on challenges faced by children and spouses of veterans with PTSD
- It revealed how family members often become 'hidden helpers,' taking on caregiving roles at young ages
- The segment also discussed the mental health challenges faced by family members, including depression, anxiety, and suicidal thoughts
Robert F. Holden
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A recent 60 minute segment highlighted the impact of post traumatic stress disorder on the families of veterans.
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You know, I saw that I don't know if if you've seen it, but if you if you can get a chance, Scott Kelly it was Scott Kelly's piece.
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Underscore the challenges children and spouse's face, often becoming hidden helpers by taking on caregiving roles at a young age, sometimes dealing with their own depression, anxiety, and even suicidal thoughts.
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You know, I I really hope you can all see that.
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I highly recommend this powerful segment available on YouTube as it really shows an unseen struggles of military families.
