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Veteran Mental Health Information
Anxiety and PTSD - What Are They?
PTSD
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder is anxiety disorder often linked with combat. Symptoms of PTSD include reliving the event; avoiding situations that remind those who have undergone trauma of the event; experiencing negative changes in beliefs and feelings; and feeling keyed up, also called hyperarousal. Most people have some stress-related reactions after a traumatic event, but not everyone gets PTSD. Those whose reactions don't go away over time and disrupt their lives may have PTSD. Did you know that meditation has been proven to help people suffering from PTSD? If you've never practiced meditation, consider giving it a try with this Beginners Kit.
Anxiety Disorders
Anxiety is a normal biological reaction to a stressful event. For some people, however, their anxiety does not go away and may even worsen over time. They can experience symptoms such as nightmares, a racing pulse, and excessive worry or fear. In persistent cases, anxiety disorders such as PTSD, panic disorders, and phobias may develop. Anxious thoughts are usually centered around fears about the future or regrets about the past. In order to help ease anxious thoughts, it's crucial to be able to release these fears and focus more on the present moment. John Vincent's MindCamp program does just that.
Did You Know?
In 2018, more than 1.7 million Veterans received treatment in a VA mental health specialty program.
In 2014, about 18 percent of those who died by suicide were Veterans.
Vietnam Veterans are twice as likely to have elevated depression and anxiety, compared with World War II or Korean War Veterans.
This information is pulled from the VA Office of Research and Development's report on mental health.
You don't have to do it alone! Take advantage of the resources available to you, and seek the help that you deserve.
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Important Military Dates & Transition Resources
January
January 17 – Martin Luther King Jr. Day
February
February 3 - Four Chaplains Day
February 18 - President's Day
February 19 – Coast Guard Reserve Birthday
March
March 3 – Navy Reserve Birthday
March 5 – Seabee Birthday
March 13- Official birthday of the United States K9 Corps
March 17 – St. Patrick’s Day
March 29 – Vietnam Veterans Day
April
Month of the Military Child
April 5 – Gold Star Wives Day
April 14 – Air Force Reserve Birthday
April 23 – Army Reserve Birthday
April 25 – ANZAC Day (Australia and New Zealand)
April 30 - National Military Brats Day
May
National Military Appreciation Month
May 1 – Loyalty Day
May 1 – Silver Star Service Banner Day
May 7 – National Day of Prayer
May 8 – VE (Victory in Europe) Day
May 8 – Military Spouse Appreciation Day
May 10 – Mother’s Day
May 16 – Armed Forces Day
May 25 – Memorial Day (Decoration Day)
June
June 6 – Anniversary of the World War II Allied invasion in Normandy, France, know as D-Day
June 14 – Flag Day
June 14 – Army Birthday
June 23 – Coast Guard Auxiliary Birthday
June 27 – National PTSD Awareness Day
July
July 4 – Independence Day
July 29 – Anniversary of the Army Chaplain Corps
August
August 4 – Coast Guard Birthday
August 7 – Purple Heart Day
August 29 – Marine Forces Reserve Birthday
September
September 2 – VJ (Victory over Japan) Day
September 11 – Patriot Day
September 18 – Air Force Birthday
September 18 – POW/MIA Recognition Day
September 27 – Gold Star Mother’s and Family’s Day
October
October 13 – Navy Birthday
October 26 – National Day of the Deployed
November
November 10 – Marine Corps Birthday
November 11 – Armistice Day (France)
November 11 – Remembrance Day (Britain)
November 11 – Remembrance Day (Canada)
November 11 – Veterans Day
December
December 1 – Civil Air Patrol (USAF Auxiliary) Birthday
December 7 – Pearl Harbor Day
December 12 – National Wreaths Across America
December 13 – National Guard Birthday
December 28 – Anniversary of the Army Chaplain Assistant
Visit https://www.va.gov/homeless/events.asp to view a National list of all upcoming Stand Down Events.
Giving Back to Veterans
Jon Stewart has given back to veterans by initiating an intern program at The Daily Show. This program help veterans to begin working in the media and television field.
KISS and Def Leopard founded the Heroes Tour. During the 3 month tour in 2014, a dollar from each ticker was donated to various military programs like Hire a Hero and the USO.
Trace Adkins has been a prominent supporter and veterans and the military. He gives back by visiting wounded warriors ad hospitals. He also honors the military with this songs, "Til the Last Shots Fired” and “Arlington.” On top of all that, he meets with families of fallen soldiers before his concerts.
Tim Tebow auctioned his Heisman Trophy and donated the $100,000 proceeds to the Wounder Warrior project to show his support of the military.
Joel Hunt, a paralympian, hosts a radio show that thrives to give veterans recognition and inform about the various programs that are available to veterans.
There are many ways you can give back to Veterans. Below is a list of some...
Training and pairing Veterans with service and/or therapy dogs.
Donate an old cell phone to Cell Phones for Soldiers. They will refurbish the donated phone and use the proceeds to provide calling cards to military troops and emergency financial aid to vets.
Drive a Veteran to their doctors appointments.
Volunteer at a VA Hospital.
Join Building Homes for Heroes in building/remodeling homes to the needs of injured veterans.
Donates to any of the amazing organizations that offer support, services and gratitude for our military members.
Fly a flag in your yard.
Volunteer for a Stand Down program, a program that holds events to provide clothing, food, shelter, and health checks to homeless Veterans.
Volunteer to escort veterans to visit memorials.
Trade your regular porch light out for a green one, meant to remind us of the sacrifices our service members have made.
Send a care package or letter to a veteran or current military member. There are many organization you can do this through, below is a list of some:
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