The Unspoken Trauma All Veterans Face Garret Biss TEDxApex

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NOTE FROM TED: This talk contains a discussion of suicidal ideation. Please do not look to this talk for mental health advice and seek professional help if you are struggling. This only represents the speaker’s personal views and understanding of mental health and suicide prevention. We've flagged this talk because it falls outside the content guidelines TED gives TEDx organizers. TEDx events are independently organized by volunteers. The guidelines we give TEDx organizers are described in more detail here: http://storage.ted.com/tedx/manuals/t... • In this profound TEDx talk, learn the often-overlooked psychological battles that many veterans confront after their service ends. This TEDx talk explores the hidden emotional scars that do not heal with time and are seldom talked about amidst the common narratives of heroism and bravery. Garret Biss, a veteran who faced his own dark battles with addiction and suicidal ideations, understands this trauma firsthand. His journey toward recovery illuminates the profound loss experienced by many veterans. Despite awareness of post-traumatic stress, addiction, and homelessness within the veteran community, the deeper crisis—stemming from these lost connections, identities, and purposes—remains underexplored. Garret delves into how the absence of these fundamental needs not only precipitates veterans' struggles but also obscures the path to healing; a path that is easy to navigate once loss is understood and steps forward are shared. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx

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