This document discusses the connection between post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and suicide among veterans. It notes that 46% of veterans with PTSD have admitted to suicidal thoughts. PTSD is a serious mental disorder that can develop after exposure to traumatic events like war. Left untreated, PTSD puts veterans at high risk for suicide. Effective treatments for PTSD include cognitive processing therapy, prolonged exposure therapy, and medication, but many veterans do not seek help from trained professionals.