i just read about this soldier akula and its really breaking my heart he was so young when he enlisted and now hes struggling with ptsd it makes me think about our own veterans back home who arent getting the same treatment they deserve 
we need to do more for these guys, mental health is just as important as physical health we cant just ignore the fact that war takes a toll on our minds too.
we need to do more for these guys, mental health is just as important as physical health we cant just ignore the fact that war takes a toll on our minds too.
I'm not saying PTSD doesn't exist or that our troops don't deserve our appreciation, but come on, let's get the whole "war is brave" thing over with. We need better support for these guys when they get back, like actual mental health services instead of just throwing them at some PR campaign 
... I mean, some people might think it's necessary to protect their country or whatnot... but at the same time, it's super scary and traumatic for the soldiers who have to fight in it 
. Akula's experiences are definitely heartbreaking, but can we also say that he was brave and selfless by enlisting? 
I'm not trying to justify anything, just saying... it's complicated 
. Maybe we need more support for soldiers like him, but do we also need to rethink our approach to war altogether? 
According to a recent study, 75% of vets who served in Ukraine have developed PTSD, with 50% experiencing suicidal thoughts 
. And can we talk about the importance of mental health check-ins during deployments? It's like, totally crucial! 
Let's make sure these amazing individuals receive the support they deserve 
. And btw, have you seen the rise in online communities for veterans? It's amazing how technology has brought people together! 