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Mental Health Home

WEBVA has a variety of mental health resources, information, treatment options and more — all accessible to Veterans, Veterans’ supporters and the general public. …

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Data & Reporting Veteran Mental Health Statistics

WEBData Drives VA Forward. VA is committed to advancing health research and providing care that meets the needs of our nation’s Veterans — and data is critical to …

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Get Help: Learn About Benefits

WEBYou may qualify for VA disability benefits for physical conditions (like a chronic illness or injury) and mental health conditions (like PTSD) that developed before, …

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Priorities & Policies VA Mental Health

WEBIn 2023, the White House is seeking to invest hundreds of millions of dollars in VA research programs, clinical trials and epidemiological studies on suicide risk and …

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Get Help: Learn About Treatment

WEBYou can access mental health support wherever you are, whenever you need it. VA’s mental health apps can help you manage PTSD-related symptoms and …

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Get Help: Find Local Care

WEBCommunity-based Vet Centers provide confidential counseling, community engagement and referral services to eligible individuals and their families. You don’t …

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Ready-To-Use VA Mental Health Materials Spread the Word

WEBShare our readymade materials to educate Veterans about the mental health resources and support available from VA. These materials are designed to build …

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From Science to Practice: Managing Chronic Illness to Protect …

WEBThe burden of chronic diseases, or medical conditions that last one year or more,1 can increase an individual’s risk for suicidal behavior.2,3 Chronic diseases are associated …

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Ways Veterans Differ from the General Population

WEBOverview. Veterans die by suicide at a higher rate than non-Veterans. In 2020, the age- and sex-adjusted suicide rate among Veterans was 57.3% higher than the age- and sex …

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Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Symptoms & Veteran Resources

WEBIt can also mean nightmares, sleeplessness, or anxiety. You might feel numb or, conversely, feel hyperaware of your surroundings. The symptoms and effects …

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National Strategy for Preventing Veteran Suicide

WEBDepartment of Defense Strategy for Suicide Prevention. The Defense Strategy for Suicide Prevention uses the framework laid out in the 13 goals and 60 objectives of the 2012 …

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Talking With a Veteran in Crisis Handout

WEBGet to safety and. call 911. • If the Veteran has taken pills or harmed himself or herself in some way, call 911. Veterans who are in emotional distress and are showing warning …

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Primary Care-Mental Health Integration (PC-MHI) Functional …

WEBVersion 1.0 3 09/07/2012 Care management is a package of protocol-based services that support primary care-based prescribing of psychotropic medications, longitudinal follow …

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A Guide For Patients

WEBTraumatic Brain Injury: A Guide For Patients. Traumatic brain injury (TBI) occurs when a sudden trauma, such as a blow or jolt to the head, causes damage to the brain. Such …

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Acute Suicide Risk

WEBAccording to the fluid vulnerability theory of suicide, everyone has fluctuating risk for suicide.1 Chronic or static factors (e.g., sex, trauma history, psychiatric history, past …

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VA College Toolkit: VITAL Program

WEBThe Veterans Integration to Academic Leadership (VITAL) program strives to enhance academic retention and success through: We understand the unique factors …

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Specific Phobias

WEBSpecific Phobias. As the name suggests, a pers n w th Specific Phobia experiences intense fear in response to an object or situation. For example, fear of blood or needles, fear of …

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