Alaska veteran hopes his struggle with mental health convinces others to seek care earlier

U.S. Air Force Veteran James Phelps is sharing his struggles with mental health in the hopes that other veterans who are struggling might reach out for help earlier.

“My advice to anybody out there who’s struggling with anything like this is to just reach out. Don’t be scared of it," said Phelps.

Read his story below for his perspective on what he has learned about himself and navigating life since being diagnosed with post-traumatic stress (PTS).