Orange County Sheriff John Mina has a message for his fellow law enforcement officers. Mina says, “It’s OK to not be OK.”
It’s a simple message, but for a law enforcement officer struggling with post traumatic stress, the statement means a lot.
The sheriff’s officer recently produced a short video where Mina talks about his own struggles with PTSD and why seeking help is so important.
Mental health is just as important as physical health. If you work in law enforcement and need help, ask for it. It's OK to not be OK. pic.twitter.com/uITvkENh85
— Orange County Sheriff's Office (@OrangeCoSheriff) December 21, 2019
More than 200 law enforcement officers took their own life in 2019, compared to 125 killed in the line of duty.