Sam came home from serving in the Marines feeling lost. Therapy helped him process his traumatic combat experiences and grief. Finding his new purpose as a teacher and mentor also helped him heal.
3-minute read
Suicide, Anger and Irritability, Transitioning From Service, Feelings of Hopelessness, DepressionFor many Veterans, an open conversation about mental health with a loved one makes it easier to address mental health challenges in therapy.
5-minute read
Family and Relationships, Trouble Sleeping, Feeling on Edge, Military Sexual TraumaAfter years of silence, this National Guard Veteran found healing in giving voice to her experience of military sexual trauma.
4-minute read
Military Sexual Trauma, Depression, Trouble Sleeping, Anger and IrritabilityTroubled sleep stemming from insomnia, nightmares or restlessness can be the cause or the effect of a mental health challenge, as these three Veterans learned.
4-minute read
Trouble Sleeping, Nightmares, Stress and Anxiety, PTSD, Traumatic Brain InjuryThis Marine Veteran survived cancer, homelessness and isolation with the help of therapy, community and fencing.
4-minute read
Physical Injury, Homelessness, Problems with Drugs, DepressionVeterans describe the difficulties of hiding their sexuality or gender identity while serving in the military and the freedom they found with mental health support.
3-minute read
Coming Out to Your Health Care Provider, Problems with Alcohol, Military Sexual Trauma, Jobs and Employment, PTSDMother Nature and therapy returned what an injury stole from this Veteran: her identity, her self-esteem and her independence.
3-minute read
Physical Injury, PTSD, Stress and AnxietyVeterans Laura and George learned to manage their PTSD symptoms and stop drinking alcohol. Their stories are featured this Mental Health Month.
4-minute read
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.
3-minute read
Suicide, Military Sexual Trauma, PTSD, Anger and Irritability, Problems with Alcohol