Baltimore Veterans Affairs Hospital Addresses Mental Health Care for Veterans This Veterans Day
Baltimore Veterans Affairs Hospital Addresses Mental Health Stigma
BALTIMORE -- For Veterans Day, WJZ is honoring those who serve our country. Veterans know, more than anyone, that not all wounds are visible. More than 40% of veterans are in need of mental health care every year, according to national statistics, and there's a specific place in Baltimore ready to help.
WJZ got an exclusive look inside the newly renovated Mental Health In-Patient Care Unit at the Baltimore VA (Veterans Affairs) Medical Center. It's a crucial environment where veterans experiencing a serious mental health crisis can find healing.
As WJZ was the only news outlet invited to discuss the continued need for mental health resources for veterans, it becomes clear that the efforts of the veterans hospital are essential in saving lives. For retired veterans like Paula Smith-Benson and Justin Mduik, the biggest battle scars are those you’ll never see.
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