It’s crucial for people living with mental health
conditions to know they’re not alone.
H~W
ARE Y~U,
REALLY?
It’s crucial for people living with mental health
conditions to know they’re not alone.
VETERANS
About 20 US Veterans die by suicide each day. The effects of war on Veterans’ mental health most often extend past their time in service, as they suffer from increased rates of Major Depression and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder. With effective treatment, we can heal the wounds of our nation’s Veterans.
This Veterans Day, we’ve partnered with The Headstrong Project, an organization providing effective mental health treatment for post-9/11 veterans and their families, to share the stories of Veterans’ mental health experiences and their resilience in the face of often significant hardship and trauma. It is important that we draw attention to these staggering statistics and the difficult transitions that Veterans experience upon their return home – in an effort to educate ourselves, destigmatize the Veteran mental health experience and increase mental health funding & resources for this disproportionately impacted community.
We honor their service, bravery, and the sacrifices they have made for our country.
About 20 US Veterans die by suicide each day. The effects of war on Veterans’ mental health most often extend past their time in service, as they suffer from increased rates of Major Depression and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder. With effective treatment, we can heal the wounds of our nation’s Veterans.
This Veterans Day, we’ve partnered with The Headstrong Project, an organization providing effective mental health treatment for post-9/11 veterans and their families, to share the stories of Veterans’ mental health experiences and their resilience in the face of often significant hardship and trauma. It is important that we draw attention to these staggering statistics and the difficult transitions that Veterans experience upon their return home – in an effort to educate ourselves, destigmatize the Veteran mental health experience and increase mental health funding & resources for this disproportionately impacted community.
We honor their service, bravery, and the sacrifices they have made for our country.
“Letting go of the physical baggage was the beginning of an incredible journey.”
“I don’t know if the world had changed that much, but I know I had.”
“I don’t think my mind was ready for that type of discipline.”
“When my dark days do happen, I feel very much misunderstood and alone.”
“Now I have the resources to recognize when I’m having a depressive episode, and the resources to do something about it.”
“They just abandoned me, but now I’m on the right track.”
“My family has been unpacking this baggage that I brought with me.”
“I still can’t do large crowds without panicking. I try to avoid them as much as possible.”
“Today I feel okay. I still have my moments, but I’m here and I’m happy…”
“I try my best daily just to make the best out of each day.”
“Initially when I got back, I had a tough time connecting to anybody.”
How to
safely share
your story:
If you or a friend need urgent assistance, call 911 immediately, or take your friend directly to the emergency room. If you feel it’s safe, stay with your friend, or find someone to stay with them until help arrives.
You are never alone. Help is always available. For immediate support 24/7, reach out to the Crisis Text Line by texting COALITION to 741741, or call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 988. It’s free and it’s highly confidential, unless it’s essential to contact emergency services to keep you or your friend safe.
PE~PLE
ARE SHARING.
Help us help those in need.
IN AN
EMERGENCY
If you or a friend need urgent assistance, call 911 immediately, or take your friend directly to the emergency room. If you feel it’s safe, stay with your friend, or find someone to stay with them until help arrives.
IN A
CRISIS
You are never alone. Help is always available. For immediate support 24/7, reach out to the Crisis Text Line by texting COALITION to 741741, or call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 988. It’s free and it’s highly confidential, unless it’s essential to contact emergency services to keep you or your friend safe.