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young man sitting on a couch talking to a counselor
young man sitting on a couch talking to a counselor
November 3, 2023

How to Build Resilience When You Have PTSD

According to the United States Department of Veterans Affairs, about 6% of people have post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). But PTSD…

Mental Health First Aid, News, PTSD, Trauma, Veterans
men sitting in a circle of chairs talking with an American flag behind them
men sitting in a circle of chairs talking with an American flag behind them
June 21, 2023

Offer Support to Military, Veterans and Their Families with MHFA

Anthony Campbell admits he used to be a “yeller.” Whether it was the way he was raised or his military…

Be The Difference, Mental Health First Aid, PTSD, Veterans
closeup of American flag patch on army fatigues
closeup of American flag patch on army fatigues
November 9, 2022

Giving Reassurance to Veterans on Veterans Day

This Veterans Day, it is important to remember that not every service member experiences Veterans Day in the same way.…

Guest Commentary, Mental Health First Aid, News, Veterans
a veteran in a wheelchair hugging their children
a veteran in a wheelchair hugging their children
May 27, 2022

Supporting Veterans and Service Members on Memorial Day

Throughout my Army career, I carried a piece of paper folded in the breast pocket of my uniform with a…

Guest Commentary, Mental Health Month, News, Self-Care, Veterans
November 9, 2021

How to Support Military Members and Veterans During COVID-19

It has been nearly two years since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, and communities across the country continue to…

COVID-19, Mental Health First Aid, News, Veterans
November 8, 2019

How MHFA Can Help Military Members, Veterans and Their Families

“Prior to deployment, service men and women are trained in basic first aid so that we are equipped to address…

Mental Health First Aid, News, Veterans
November 7, 2019

Understanding Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

“So many men and women who served our country did so much more than me and were in so much…

Depression, Mental Health First Aid, News, Veterans
February 1, 2019

What Makes Mental Health First Aid Unique

Peer pressure in schools. Stress in the workplace. Negative memories you can’t let go of. Everyone faces personal challenges and…

Be The Difference, Fire/EMS, Mental Health First Aid, News, Older Adults, Public Safety...
November 20, 2018

A Safe Space for Veterans to Share Their Stories –…

Men and women in the military are trained to protect themselves, their comrades and our country. In combat zones, service…

Mental Health First Aid, News, Veterans
November 9, 2018

The Positive Impact of Mental Health First Aid on the…

When I was a child, I lost my grandfather, a WWII veteran, to suicide and my dad, a Vietnam veteran,…

Guest Commentary, News, Veterans
American flag with dog tags
American flag with dog tags
November 6, 2018

Suicide Among Veterans and Why It Matters

Why do so many veterans die by suicide? Thomas Ricks is a contributing editor of Foreign Policy magazine, he reported…

News, Suicide, Veterans
veteran's family
veteran's family
October 31, 2018

You Can #BeTheDifference for Veterans in November Yes

It is estimated that there are 19.6 million veterans living in the U. S. While military service can increase resilience…

Be The Difference, News, Veterans