REMARKS
Statistics on veterans' mental health in New York State
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Council Member Holden presents recent statistics on the mental health of veterans returning to New York State over the past 5 years.
- About 25% of returning veterans report symptoms of depression
- Approximately 25% are affected by post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
- While 1/3 of affected veterans receive mental health care, 20% have yet to access needed services
Robert F. Holden
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Now to today's topic, which is personal as a great meaning to me as the son of a veteran.
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A recent study has shown that veterans returning to New York State over the past 5 years are more often reporting symptoms of depression and PTSD than veterans from earlier years.
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About a quarter of returning veterans report dealing with depression.
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And similarly, about a quarter are affected by post traumatic stress disorder.
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So While approximately 1 third of these veterans are receiving some form of mental health care, another 20% have yet to receive the mental health services they need, whether due to an uncertainty about their effectiveness or simply not knowing where to access them.
