Overview of National Statistics Justin M. Smith, Ph.D., Program Director, Fides Grant

Two Million

National Research

Strong Civic Commitment

At Risk

Invisible Wounds of War

1/3 TBI Depressive Disorder PTSD

American Council on Education

Cognitive Injury 40%

Overcoming Stigma

4 %

27%

Severe Depression 24 %

Severe Anxiety 35 %

PTSD 46 % 46 %

Attempted Suicide 7.7 %

Thinking about Suicide

Active Duty Suicides 62 %

One Suicide every day and a half

How can Faculty Help?

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