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Make the Connection is a public awareness campaign by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) that connects Veterans and their friends and families with information, resources, and solutions to issues affecting their health, well-being, and everyday lives.

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Post-9/11 Veterans

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Women Veterans

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Various Eras 1

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Various Eras 2

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Vietnam Veterans

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PSAs

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Breaking Isolation PSA (30 second)

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Breaking Isolation PSA (60 second)

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Life Loop PSA (30 second)

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Life Loop PSA (60 second)

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Free Fall PSA (30 second)

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Free Fall PSA (60 second)

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Stand By a Veteran PSA (30 sec)

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Stand By a Veteran PSA (60 sec)

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Veterans' Voices PSA (30 sec)

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Veterans' Voices PSA (60 sec)

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Veteran Strength and Connection PSA (30 sec)

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Veteran Strength and Connection PSA (60 sec)

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Ready for the Challenge PSA (30 sec)

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Ready for the Challenge PSA (60 sec)

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Vietnam Veterans: Welcome Home
PSA (30 sec)

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Vietnam Veterans: Welcome Home
PSA (60 sec)

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Transitioning From Service PSA (30 sec)

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Transitioning From Service PSA (60 sec)

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When the Welcome Home Fades PSA (30 sec)

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When the Welcome Home Fades PSA (60 sec)

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Crossroads PSA (30 sec)

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Crossroads PSA (60 sec)

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A Pledge to Veterans PSA (30 sec)

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A Pledge to Veterans PSA (60 sec)

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It's About Time PSA (30 sec)

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It's About Time PSA (60 sec)

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Strength Over Silence PSA (30 sec)

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Strength Over Silence PSA (60 sec)

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Women Veterans' inspiring true stories PSA

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Compilations

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Air Force

Air Force Veterans' stories of strength

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Anger & Irritability

Addressing anger and irritability

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Army

Army Veterans' advice on treatment and recovery

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Avoidance

Avoidance only prolongs problems

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Bipolar

Bipolar treatment got them back on track

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Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

Veterans describe an effective therapy method

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Death of Family or Friends

Healing after the loss of a loved one

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Depression

Managing depression and living well

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Drug or Alcohol Problems

Finding healthier ways to cope with problems

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Effects of TBI

Coping with TBI to improve quality of life

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Exposure Therapy

Exposure therapy can provide relief and recovery

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Family and Relationships

Family stories of shared support and experiences

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Family and Relationships

(Veteran Perspective)

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Family Members

Family members of Veterans share their stories

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Feeling On Edge

Finding ways to deal with feeling on edge

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Feelings of Hopelessness/Loss of Interest or Pleasure

Finding hope again and reconnecting

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Female

Women Veterans' stories of strength

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Financial Issues

Healthy ways to cope with financial challenges

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Finding the Right Therapist

Finding the right therapist for you

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Guilt

Coping with loss and moving past guilt

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Homelessness

Tapping VA resources to overcome homelessness

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Jobs & Employment

Work-related problems may signal other issues

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Legal Issues

After legal challenges, they found support

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Male (Older)

Strength and wisdom from older male Veterans

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Male (Younger)

Stories of strength from recent-era male Veterans

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Marines

Marines find the strength it takes to overcome

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Military Sexual Trauma 1

Healing and wholeness after MST

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Military Sexual Trauma 2

Overcoming military sexual trauma

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National Guard and Reserve

Unique strengths of Guard and Reserve Veterans

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Navy

Stories of strength from Navy Veterans

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Physical Injury

Recovering and living well after physical injury

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PTSD

Veterans' Voices on PTSD

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Reaching Out for Help

Reaching out for help led to a better life

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Reckless Behavior

Recklessness may be a sign of other challenges

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Retirement and Aging

A healthy and fulfilling life for older Veterans

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Social Withdrawal

The courage to reach out for support

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Spirituality

Finding a new connection through spirituality

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Stress & Anxiety

Managing stress and anxiety to live well

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Student Veteran/Higher Education

Student Veterans and their stories of growth

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Transitioning from Service

Overcoming transition challenges

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Treatment and Recovery

Treatment works and recovery is possible

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Trouble Sleeping

Veterans find solutions for better sleep

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Videos for Download

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Playlists

Post-9/11 Veterans

Women Veterans

Various Eras 1

Various Eras 2

Vietnam Veterans

PSAs

Breaking Isolation PSA (30 second)

Breaking Isolation PSA (60 second)

Life Loop PSA (30 second)

Life Loop PSA (60 second)

Free Fall PSA (30 second)

Free Fall PSA (60 second)

Stand By a Veteran PSA (30 sec)

Stand By a Veteran PSA (60 sec)

Veterans' Voices PSA (30 sec)

Veterans' Voices PSA (60 sec)

Veteran Strength and Connection PSA (30 sec)

Veteran Strength and Connection PSA (60 sec)

Ready for the Challenge PSA (30 sec)

Ready for the Challenge PSA (60 sec)

Vietnam Veterans: Welcome HomePSA (30 sec)

Vietnam Veterans: Welcome HomePSA (60 sec)

Transitioning From Service PSA (30 sec)

Transitioning From Service PSA (60 sec)

When the Welcome Home Fades PSA (30 sec)

When the Welcome Home Fades PSA (60 sec)

Crossroads PSA (30 sec)

Crossroads PSA (60 sec)

A Pledge to Veterans PSA (30 sec)

A Pledge to Veterans PSA (60 sec)

It's About Time PSA (30 sec)

It's About Time PSA (60 sec)

Strength Over Silence PSA (30 sec)

Strength Over Silence PSA (60 sec)

Women Veterans' inspiring true stories PSA

Compilations

Air Force

Anger & Irritability

Army

Avoidance

Bipolar

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

Death of Family or Friends

Depression

Drug or Alcohol Problems

Effects of TBI

Exposure Therapy

Family and Relationships

Family and Relationships

Family Members

Feeling On Edge

Feelings of Hopelessness/Loss of Interest or Pleasure

Female

Financial Issues

Finding the Right Therapist

Guilt

Homelessness

Jobs & Employment

Legal Issues

Male (Older)

Male (Younger)

Marines

Military Sexual Trauma 1

Military Sexual Trauma 2

National Guard and Reserve

Navy

Physical Injury

PTSD

Reaching Out for Help

Reckless Behavior

Retirement and Aging

Social Withdrawal

Spirituality

Stress & Anxiety

Student Veteran/Higher Education

Transitioning from Service

Treatment and Recovery

Vietnam Veterans: Welcome Home
PSA (30 sec)

Vietnam Veterans: Welcome Home
PSA (60 sec)