Veterans & Mental Health Archives

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Understanding PTSD Stigmas and Progressive Treatment Approaches

What is Post-traumatic Stress Disorder? Post-traumatic stress disorder, more commonly referred to as PTSD, is a mental health disorder that individuals may develop after experiencing or witnessing a traumatic event such as a natural disaster, serious accident, terrorist act, war or combat,...

PTSD, TBI, and Veterans

TBI and PTSD – How They Affect Veterans What are TBI and PTSD Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) significantly challenge veterans’ lives. External forces cause TBI, often seen in combat situations due to explosions or head trauma. On the other...

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Veterans Fear PTSD Stigmas

Job-seeking Veterans Fear PTSD Stigmas Upon Returning to the Civilian Workforce Untreated TBI (Traumatic Brain Injury) and PTSD (Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder) can have severe Job-seeking veterans often experience the fear of encountering stigmas related to PTSD when reintegrating into the...

Mental Health Support for Veterans & Military Families

Most of us are familiar with the undeniable statistics and lack of mental health support for veterans and military families- and understand the stigma. 20 veterans die by suicide each day. 30% of active duty and reserve military personnel deployed in Iraq & Afghanistan have a mental health...

Better Support for Our Veterans

As this sobering infographic demonstrates, we could – and should – be doing better for our Veterans. Have you found creative or innovative ways to support Veterans in your community?

Veterans’ Faces Before, During, and After War

A powerful photo spread in Upworthy shows pictures of veterans’ faces before, during and after war. Click here to all of the incredible images.