The Story Behind Jeff's New Spartan Hope Mental Health App
June 19, 2024| episode 19
June 19, 2024
Army Veteran Jeff discusses his childhood trauma, his decision to join the military as a means of escape, and the difficulties he encountered during his deployment in Afghanistan. He shares the harrowing experiences he witnessed, including sexual assault within the Afghan National Army and the brutal treatment of dogs by the Pashtun. Jeff also opens up about his struggles with mental health, including panic attacks and depression, and the impact of his brother's suicide, which led to the creation of Spartan Hope when he couldn’t get immediate help from his VA psychiatrist.
(TW: This episode contains discussions of sexual assault, rape, suicide attempts, suicide of family member, violence against animals, harassment, bullying, and hazing)
Resources:
Spartan Hope: https://www.spartanhope.com/
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