With the rising cost of living, many veterans struggle financially. According to the Wounded Warrior Project Annual Warrior Survey, 64% of WWP warriors say they did not have enough money to make ends meet in the past 12 months. Watch as warrior Jessica Coulter, a victim of military sexual assault explains how WWP helped her find confidence after leaving the military.
Although the veteran unemployment rate has fallen since 2021, it is still higher than other populations. Financial strain has risen since 2021, resulting in some former soldiers turning to Section 8 Housing. The increased cost of goods was the top source of financial strain.
The Annual Warrior Survey from Wounded Warrior Project helps shape WWP’s programs and services for post-9/11 wounded warriors. These veterans continue to face challenges mentally, physically, and financially. As the largest, most comprehensive survey of wounded post-9/11 veterans, it gives warriors a platform to express concerns, voice their needs, and share their successes — ensuring that their voices never fall silent. This video highlights some of the key findings of the 2022 Annual Warrior Survey, providing a glimpse of the robust data found in the full report.
Social connection is critical for our warriors’ mental health. According to Wounded Warrior Project’s Annual Warrior Survey, many veterans struggle to find connection and camaraderie after service. 78% reported feeling isolated. 66% reported being lonely. The survey found that social support is associated with lower rates of suicidal ideation, highlighting the importance of peer connection. Michael Matthews explains how joining a peer support group helped him on his road to recovery.
76% of U.S. veterans reported anxiety. 74% reported depression, and 1 in 4 wounded veterans reported suicidal thoughts in the past 12 months. Of those warriors, 72% reported having them in the past two weeks. Watch as Chris shares how WWP helped him through his mental health challenges.
76% reported moderate or severe pain, and 50% who reported pain said they were “only a little” or “not at all” effective in managing it. Pain, mental health challenges, and many other factors can contribute to poor sleep. 80% of warriors reported sleep issues highlighting the importance of this issue. Sleep quality is the biggest predictor of good quality of life among American veterans.
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