Alexandra Silets | May 31, 2021 7:00 pm
On Veterans Day, Americans remember and celebrate members of the military who made the ultimate sacrifice. But living veterans have fought another enemy over the past year: the coronavirus pandemic.
While many people have struggled with anxiety and depression throughout the COVID-19 crisis, veterans coping with issues like PTSD and substance abuse have been hit especially hard.
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A new study on military veterans concluded that “psychiatric symptoms and suicidal ideation are prevalent in veterans who have survived COVID-19.”
According to two doctors at local veterans hospitals, veterans have been able to access mental health help through telehealth services throughout the pandemic.