A Sailor With Diagnosed Mental Health Issues Says He’s Being Targeted for Seeking Help
April 12, 2022
Anxiety Depression Mental Health Military/Veteran StigmaJatzael Alvarado Perez began struggling with life aboard the destroyer USS Farragut last year. The ship was in the process of getting ready to deploy, and a combination of the conditions aboard the Mayport, Florida-based ship and long stretches at sea were taking a toll on the 23-year-old sailor.