(Indianapolis, IN, Thursday, September 8, 2022) – Mental health is one of the toughest challenges facing veterans today with over 6,000 veterans dying by suicide each year. Veterans are trained as warriors to accept every challenge, to lead and be strong. However, there is a stigma surrounding a veteran seeking help for the silent wounds of war.

The American Legion is the largest veterans service organization in the country and is dedicated to ending this stigma, as well as veteran suicide. This generational campaign provides support, resources and creates safe spaces for veterans to be open about mental health issues with the goal of ending veteran suicide.

Former Navy SEAL Dave Berkenfield discusses the Be the One Campaign, the importance of destigmatizing mental health for veterans and how to help fight against veteran suicide.