
Julie Mendez - from PTSD to Art
Julie Mendez was a 17 year old teenager when she saw the "be all that you can be" Army recruiting messaging and decided to enlist. Her life would change forever when she was deployed to serve in the Iraq War. Her experiences changed her and she returned home to face feelings of isolation and depression. Always a creative person, Julie turned to art to help her process her experiences and begin to heal her PTSD.
Cast: Julie Mendez
Julie Mendez - from PTSD to Art
Sometimes pain cannot be expressed or exorcised through words.
Julie Mendez was a 17 year old teenager when she saw the "be all that you can be" Army recruiting messaging and decided to enlist. Her life would change forever when she was deployed to serve in the Iraq War. Her experiences changed her and she returned home to face feelings of isolation and depression. Always a creative person, Julie turned to art to help her process her experiences and begin to heal her PTSD.
Creators and cast
- Directors
- Silvia Turchin
- Producers
- Daniel L. Bernardi
- Cast
- Julie Mendez
- Studio
- El Dorado Films, Veteran Documentary Corps
Maturity rating
Not yet rated.
Audio languages
English
Where to watch
Not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service.












