Marine Veteran Is Nurtured by Nature After Injury
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Veterans describe the difficulties of hiding their sexuality or gender identity while serving in the military and the freedom they found with mental health support.
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Coming Out to Your Health Care Provider, Problems with Alcohol, Military Sexual Trauma, Jobs and Employment, PTSDVeterans Laura and George learned to manage their PTSD symptoms and stop drinking alcohol. Their stories are featured this Mental Health Month.
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Problems with Alcohol, PTSDThis Mental Health Month, Veterans describe how mental health care changed their lives. Their feelings of hope and lightness are shared by many other Veterans.
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Suicide, Military Sexual Trauma, PTSD, Anger and Irritability, Problems with AlcoholAnna explains how analyzing her emotions with a counselor taught her to stop blaming herself for experiencing military sexual trauma (MST) while in the Air Force
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Military Sexual Trauma, Trouble Sleeping, Family and Relationships, PTSDAfter shock waves from mortar blasts in Iraq left him with a traumatic brain injury, this Army Veteran found the support he needed to navigate his new life.
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Anger and Irritability, Physical Injury, Transitioning From ServiceFamily members and friends are often the first to see anger, isolation and other signs that a Veteran may be experiencing a mental health challenge.
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Family and Relationships, Transitioning From Service, Spread the WordJoey, a Navy Veteran, knew he needed help managing his PTSD symptoms when he saw fear in his 3-year-old son’s eyes.
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Family and Relationships, Anger and IrritabilityA Veteran shares his story of substance use disorder, treatment and finding his place in the world after the Army.
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Stress and Anxiety, Problems with Alcohol, Homelessness, Financial and Legal IssuesTwo women Veterans suggest that confronting past trauma can help ease the anxiety associated with change and uncertainty.
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Stress and Anxiety, Student Veterans, Transitioning From ServiceShirley, an Army and Navy Veteran, hid her experiences of sexual harassment and assault attempts for years. But after seeking treatment for a physical health concern, she also found mental health support that addressed painful memories and helped her find herself again.
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Military Sexual Trauma, Stress and Anxiety, Transitioning From Service, Trouble Sleeping
