TED: Our lonely society makes it hard to come home from war | Sebastian Junger

The video discusses the speaker's personal experience with PTSD after returning from Afghanistan, highlighting the broader issue of PTSD in military veterans. It explores the societal and cultural factors that influence PTSD recovery, emphasizing the role of community and the challenges posed by modern society. The speaker suggests that alienation, rather than trauma, may be a significant issue for many veterans. The video concludes with a call for societal unity to support veterans and address the divisions within modern society.

In what ways does the speaker suggest modern society impacts mental health?

What does the speaker suggest might be a more accurate term for the feelings experienced by some veterans?

What changes in society after 9/11 affected the mental health of veterans according to the speaker?

What is the speaker's ultimate message regarding the relationship between veterans and society?