Transcript
You might be concerned about what people think about you
if you're seeking mental health treatments,
if you're walking in the lobby and you go to the
mental health side of the lobby and sit down
and wait for your appointment.
It's really a common concern.
And I see it as an act of immense courage,
and immense strength, and immense resiliency,
and a lot of curiosity about yourself, as well.
I think it's a sign of your internal strength, and I think
it's also a sign of how to model for other Veterans
how to be strong, what strength looks like.
And it's often a lot easier not to ask for help
than to ask for help, and I think reaching out and saying that
"Things aren't going the way that I'd like them to go,
and I'd like additional support" is a huge sign of dedication,
and loyalty, honesty with yourself,
and a real sign of your commitment to get better.
The things you're going through are awfully hard
for one person to go through alone.
So it would make sense that you'd need additional support.