Specific to Ethnic Minority Veterans

The life experience of a veteran that also belongs to a minority ethnic group may include discrimination or abuse. This may compound PTSD. Our goal is to help people understand the history and cultural issues of various ethnic groups and how we can best serve these veterans.

Here is information on the psychological trauma of war on American Indian veterans, African American veterans, native Hawaiian, American veterans of Japanese ancestry, and more. Also see our videos on this topic.

Fact Sheets and Videos on Issues Specific to Ethnic Minority Veterans:

• The Legacy of Psychological Trauma from the Vietnam War for American Indian Military Personnel
  Information for and about American Indians who served in the Vietnam War. Findings are based on the Matsunaga Project.
  
• The Legacy of Psychological Trauma of the Vietnam War for Native Hawaiian and American of Japanese Ancestry Military Personnel
  Information for and about Hawaiians and Japanese Americans who served in the Vietnam War. Findings are based on the Matsunaga Project.
  
• PTSD Among Ethnic Minority Veterans
  Discusses what research has shown regarding the role of race and ethnicity as important variables for understanding PTSD, the impact of race-related stressors, and what professionals should keep in mind regarding ethnic differences.
  
• Combat on Many Fronts: Latino Veterans and Family
  This video is to help veterans and others understand the history and cultural issues of Latino Americans and how we can best serve these veterans.
  
• PTSD Among Asian-American and Pacific Islander Veterans: for Vets and Families
  A video for veterans and their families to increase awareness of the cultural aspects experienced by Asian American Veterans with PTSD.
  
• Wounded Spirits, Ailing Hearts (for vets): PTSD Among American Indian & Alaska Native Veterans
  A video for veterans about PTSD in American Indian veterans.
  
• War on Many Fronts: African American Veterans with PTSD: for Veterans and Family
  This video is to help veterans and families understand the cultural aspects of PTSD when for African American Veterans.