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After returning home, some Veterans face mental health challenges, including life-altering PTSD symptoms such as irritability and sensitivity to noise. These Veterans served in the wake of 9/11 and experienced lasting trauma from the losses they endured during their service. Watch them open up about how treatment helped them manage their PTSD:
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Greg, a retired U.S. Army Veteran, experienced PTSD and guilt after he was evacuated and had to leave behind fellow Soldiers on a deployment mission. At home, facing legal troubles, he volunteered to enter an inpatient mental health program. Watch Greg talk about how finding support through multiple avenues, including ketamine treatment, has allowed him to refocus his emotions and find a path forward:
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While serving in the U.S. Marine Corps, Courtney sustained a hip injury that took a toll on her physical and mental health, leading to feelings of isolation and loss of identity. Watch Courtney share how therapy and her love of nature empowers her mental health recovery:
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The loss of a friend during deployment with the U.S. Marine Corps and the transition back to civilian life left Stefan feeling uncertain about his purpose. After he was diagnosed with traumatic brain injury and PTSD, Stefan turned to therapy, which provided him with essential coping strategies. Listen to Stefan talk about how therapy improved his mental and physical well-being:
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Alison, a U.S. Marine Corps Veteran, felt unprepared for civilian life, and she turned to heavy drinking in an attempt to cope. Losing her nursing license, losing custody of her children, and experiencing homelessness pushed her to seek help from VA. Watch Alison talk about how specialized treatment provided her with the tools to achieve sobriety and rebuild her relationships with her children:
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Losing a loved one while serving can bring up feelings of anger, guilt, and helplessness. The experience can feel isolating, making the transition from military to civilian life challenging. Watch Veterans discuss how the mental health treatment they received taught them that they don’t have to grieve alone:
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In their transition back to civilian life, many Veterans achieve mental wellness through a combination of mental health treatment and pursuing their passions, such as physical fitness, playing music, and swimming. Hear Veterans talk about how these activities helped them live well and foster a sense of community: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T0cL2...
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Glenn served in the U.S. Navy from 1971 to 1972 as a quartermaster in Vietnam, which was rare for a Black man at the time. He experienced instances of racism that left him injured and feeling unsafe among his peers. After service, he became homeless, was depressed, and, at his lowest point, tried to end his own life. Watch Glenn talk about how psychosocial rehabilitation and recovery center (PRRC) and PTSD support groups helped him find sources of healing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nrfOh...
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For Veterans adjusting to civilian life after service, daily life can feel like endless chaos. In these everyday moments, finding peace can feel overwhelming. With the help of mental health treatment, Veterans can learn to manage the chaos and make it easier to handle: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4BvA2...
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Following her deployment with the U.S. Marine Corps, Shifali felt like a changed person and was hypervigilant and depressed. After coming home, she was involved in an abusive relationship. Speaking with other Veterans who had similar experiences helped Shifali decide to seek mental health support. Listen to her discuss how talking through her challenges with a woman care provider helped Shifali rediscover her worth and advocate for her needs: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UkD7Z...
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Make the Connection is a national campaign from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs to help connect Veterans and their families and friends with videos from fellow Veterans who share their challenging experiences. In hundreds of unscripted video interviews, more than 600 Veterans and their family members tell their personal stories — including the issues they’ve faced, the support they’ve received, and the strides they’ve made in improving their own lives. These Veterans represent every branch of the U.S. military and every service era, from World War II to the most recent conflicts overseas. By talking about what they’ve been through, they are encouraging other Veterans to reach out for support when they need it. You can show your support by sharing a Make the Connection video with your family members, friends, and social network.