“I trusted no one, absolutely zero trust, even in my own family,” says USMC Veteran Craig Stu Shipley. Craig discusses how he knew he had PTSD:
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June is LGBTQ+ Pride Month! Join us in thanking all members of the LGBTQ+ community who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces.
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Health care professionals—don’t forget to register for this month’s Tech Into Care CE Lecture Series. Join us one week from today to discuss Leveraging Technology to Target #PTSD and Moral Injury With Moral Elevation:
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All VA Medical Centers provide #PTSD care, which means that as a Veteran, help is available wherever you are: ptsd.va.gov/gethelp/find_t #PTSDTreatmentWorks
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Healing from #racialtrauma may involve “acknowledging the pain of #racism, making space to grieve and mourn a loss of innocence, as well as developing empowerment strategies and resistance to overcome racism.”
Learn more about healing on #PTSDBytes.
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The PTSD Coach app can help you learn about and manage symptoms that may occur after trauma. Download today: ptsd.va.gov/appvid/mobile/ #MobileMentalHealthMonday
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While each person’s experience with #PTSD is different, there are four types of PTSD symptoms. Recognize the symptoms: ptsd.va.gov/understand/wha
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“Growing up there was a big stigma about mental health in our community,” says Veteran David Kendrick. Share David’s story and help reduce stigma around PTSD:
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It’s normal to feel stressed after experiencing a traumatic event. If these feelings don’t go away, or interfere with your daily life, reach out to a mental health care provider for help:
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June is National PTSD Awareness Month. Step Up for PTSD Awareness by participating in 30 minutes of exercise this month. Register for the virtual walk: ptsd.va.gov/understand/awa
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Often “when we're talking about PTSD, we're thinking about disastrous, catastrophic events that might have happened once or over a period of time from the past… Unfortunately, #racism is a chronic, ongoing stressor.”
Learn more on the #PTSDBytes #podcast.
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“I feel that because of the therapy and everything I went through, life has no limits for me today,” says Army Veteran Jerry Boggess. Listen to Jerry’s experience with PTSD treatment:
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Take time this Memorial Day to honor and remember the men and women who lost their lives in service of this country.
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As you age, symptoms of PTSD may change or occur for the first time. Learn more by downloading Understanding PTSD and Aging: ptsd.va.gov/publications/p
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Military sexual trauma (MST) refers to sexual assault or sexual harassment that happens during military service. Both men and women are affected by MST. Learn more:
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Are you interested in how advances in technology can support people with PTSD? Tune in to VA podcast PTSD Bytes to learn about tech and mental health: spreaker.com/show/ptsd-bytes
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VA mental health apps provide self-help tools at your fingertips. Learn more:
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The VA offers PTSD treatment programs throughout the country, meaning that you can get help no matter where you live. Find a treatment program near you: ptsd.va.gov/gethelp/tx_pro
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June is National PTSD Awareness Month. Step Up for PTSD Awareness by participating in 30 minutes of exercise next month. Register for the virtual walk: ptsd.va.gov/understand/awa
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Military service may expose you to different traumatic events than civilians. Learn more about how common PTSD is in Veterans:
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Learn about the benefits of mindfulness and get tips on how to be more present using Mindfulness Coach. Download the app: ptsd.va.gov/appvid/mobile/ #MobileMentalHealthMonday
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The tools Christopher Tyler learned during Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) helped him heal. The Army Veteran says it feels like “pull[ing] the thorn out that you’ve been carrying this entire time:”
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Know how to access help when you need it. Save the number for the Veterans Crisis Line in your phone and call 988 to access free, confidential support: veteranscrisisline.net
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Being unable to concentrate or make decisions is a common reaction to trauma. Learn about stress reactions and what to do if they interfere with your life:
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📢 “#RacialTrauma is a term that can refer to the cumulative impact of #racism.” On this episode of #PTSDBytes, Dr. Brittany Hall-Clarktalks about the mental toll of #racism and shares some ways to heal from #racialstress and #trauma.
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Symptoms of PTSD vary from person to person. No matter what you’ve experienced, PTSD treatment can help: ptsd.va.gov/PTSD/understan #PTSDTreatmentWorks
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Health care professionals–don’t forget to register for our monthly #PTSD lecture series. Join us today at 2pm ET to discuss Therapeutic Risk Management with PTSD Part 2: Chain Analysis and Safety Planning:
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After beginning treatment for #PTSD, “It was no longer a mystery as to why I did some of the things I did,” says USMC Veteran Ric Braley. “It made our [family] relationship much closer and better.”
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Are you looking for ways to reduce stress? Practicing mindfulness can help. Learn about Mindfulness Coach: youtube.com/watch?v=603Z9C #MobileMentalHealthMonday
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May 14 – 20 is National Women’s Health Week. VA is dedicated to providing quality care for all, which includes programs designed specifically for women Veterans. Learn more:
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“You want to help, and you want her to be a part of your life, but she was pulling back from myself and the community.” Military spouse Lee Norris remembers life before his wife received treatment for her PTSD:
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Thank you to all military spouses around the world for your love and support of service members and Veterans. Happy Military Spouse Appreciation Day!
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Health care professionals—don’t forget to pre-register for our monthly #PTSD Lecture Series. Join us next week to discuss Therapeutic Risk Management with PTSD Part 2: Chain Analysis and Safety Planning:
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Health care professionals—join us today at 12pm ET for this month’s Tech Into Care CE Lecture Series. Today’s topic is Technology-based Couples’ Interventions for PTSD:
If you’re wondering if your feelings and behavior may be related to #PTSD, a short self-screen can help: ptsd.va.gov/screen/
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Practicing mindfulness can help reduce stress. Download Mindfulness Coach to learn ways to cope with unpleasant thoughts and emotions: ptsd.va.gov/appvid/mobile/ #MobileMentalHealthMonday
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