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@VA_PTSD_Info
Nat'l Ctr. for PTSD
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The National Center for PTSD has resources to help you learn about and choose the right PTSD treatment options for you. Hear directly from Veterans and clinicians in AboutFace, compare treatments with PTSD Treatment Decision Aid, and more!
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Nat'l Ctr. for PTSD
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The National Center for PTSD has resources to help you learn about and choose the right PTSD treatment options for you. Hear directly from Veterans and clinicians in AboutFace, compare treatments with PTSD Treatment Decision Aid, and more!
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@VA_PTSD_Info
Nat'l Ctr. for PTSD
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June 27 is PTSD Awareness Day! Learn, connect, and share resources on PTSD:
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Nat'l Ctr. for PTSD
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June is #PTSDAwarenessMonth . Help those with PTSD by raising awareness. Find out more at
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Nat'l Ctr. for PTSD
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June is #PTSDAwarenessMonth ! Throughout the month we’ll be sharing easy steps that you can take to raise #PTSD Awareness. Get started by taking our pledge:
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June 27th is PTSD Awareness Day! It’s never too late to get involved in raising PTSD awareness. Join us and spread the word:
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@USArmy @USArmy asked how serving affected your lives. And #Veterans we hear you. If you are experiencing symptoms of #PTSD there is help available. PTSD treatment works. Check out or email us at NCPTSD @va .gov
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June is PTSD Awareness Month. Learn what #PTSD is, who it affects, and how it can be treated. Join the national conversation on our Facebook page:
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June is #PTSD Awareness Month. You can make a difference today. Visit http://t.co/gW93AjAMFz to find out how.
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Nat'l Ctr. for PTSD
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Any provider who treats Veterans w/ #PTSD can request consultation about PTSD-related issues at (866) 948-7880 or PTSDconsult @va .gov
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Nat'l Ctr. for PTSD
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If you've been taking anti-anxiety medication for PTSD, talk to your doctor about alternate treatment options.
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Nat'l Ctr. for PTSD
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On Veterans Day, we honor and thank the more than 21M Americans who sacrificed to secure our freedoms. Thank a Vet! #HonoringVets
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@VA_PTSD_Info
Nat'l Ctr. for PTSD
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@USArmy @USArmy asked how serving impacted your lives and #militaryfamilies answered. If #PTSD has affected your family, resources are available. Download “Understanding PTSD: A Guide for Family and Friends”:
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Nat'l Ctr. for PTSD
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Our Veterans: ordinary Americans, who acted extraordinarily to keep our country safe and free. #HonoringVets
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We know #PTSD can affect sleep.
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@VA_PTSD_Info
Nat'l Ctr. for PTSD
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Hear Veterans share their advice on the importance of seeking treatment for PTSD.
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@VA_PTSD_Info
Nat'l Ctr. for PTSD
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3 key findings about PTSD from our latest research:
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Nat'l Ctr. for PTSD
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When someone you love has #PTSD , you may feel helpless – but nobody expects you to have all the answers. Seek support using our Guide for Family and Friends:
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Nat'l Ctr. for PTSD
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If you are taking anti-anxiety drugs for #PTSD please see our poster below to learn about better options:
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Learn how #PTSD affects sleep.
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Nat'l Ctr. for PTSD
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PTSD stigma can lead to challenges when finding work or housing. Combat this stigma and access community resources:
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Nat'l Ctr. for PTSD
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#PTSDTreatmentWorks ! Learn more and get the help you need.
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Nat'l Ctr. for PTSD
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Just found out we got verified! Now officially the National Center for PTSD 😎.
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@VA_PTSD_Info
Nat'l Ctr. for PTSD
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If you are a Veteran looking for a PTSD treatment program in your area but don't know where to start, check out the PTSD Program Locator:
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Nat'l Ctr. for PTSD
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Learn how to choose the right PTSD treatment for YOU with the poster below. Then use our Decision Aid tool to compare your options and print a customized summary to share with your provider:
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Nat'l Ctr. for PTSD
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Contact the #Veterans #Crisis Line right away if you or a loved one are in crisis. Call 1-800-273-8255 (press 1 if you’re a Veteran) or text 838255:
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Nat'l Ctr. for PTSD
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Today is Day 1 of #30DaysofSelfCarewithCOVIDCoach ! We're starting off with a great tool - deep breathing. Download #COVIDCoach , the free mobile app, then follow the steps below. Let us know how it goes! For more info: #selfcare #COVID19 #mHealth
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Nat'l Ctr. for PTSD
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PTSD can take a toll on relationships. Hear how PTSD affects the lives of loved ones:
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Nat'l Ctr. for PTSD
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On this Labor Day, we celebrate the men and women who work tirelessly to keep our country safe.
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We hear from a lot of family members and friends of people who have PTSD, so we created new materials just for you. Check out our new poster and learn more at
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When you’re providing care for a loved one with PTSD, it’s also important to take care of yourself. Explore our list of resources for families:
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@VA_PTSD_Info
Nat'l Ctr. for PTSD
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PTSD is just one possible outcome after trauma. Learn about common reactions to trauma and how they are treated. http://t.co/yM2Anq8Wvi
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Nat'l Ctr. for PTSD
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#PTSD can occur after a traumatic event, but your symptoms don’t have to interfere with your life. Read more:
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Nat'l Ctr. for PTSD
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Do you know the four types of #PTSD symptoms?
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Nat'l Ctr. for PTSD
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Going through a trauma may increase a person's suicide risk. During #SuicidePrevention Week, learn more and share resources from the National Center for PTSD:
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@VA_PTSD_Info
Nat'l Ctr. for PTSD
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Veterans living with PTSD turned their lives around with treatment, and you can too:
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Nat'l Ctr. for PTSD
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What is #PTSD ? Our new animated short tells you in 3 minutes. Read more/watch video. http://t.co/S7SlsU0QF3
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Nat'l Ctr. for PTSD
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VSOs like the DAV & VVA can help Veterans and Servicemembers better understand VA benefits and services.
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This Armed Forces Day, we salute our nation’s #Veterans and #Servicemembers . Thank you for your service!
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Nat'l Ctr. for PTSD
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Mindfulness has been shown to reduce stress and symptoms associated with #PTSD . Download the Mindfulness App here:
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Nat'l Ctr. for PTSD
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It's only April, but we're already preparing for #PTSDAwarenessMonth ! Register to #StepUpforPTSD today, and you can get a race bib mailed to you for free. #PTSD #NCPTSD #trauma @nctsn @apa @DeptVetAffairs @DHAConnected @DoleFoundation @FLOTUS
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June is #PTSDAwarenessMonth ! Follow along throughout the month as we share ways that you can help spread awareness about #PTSD :
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Nat'l Ctr. for PTSD
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We are temporarily able to provide consultation to providers whose clients were impacted by the #Yountville tragedy, regardless of Veteran status. Please contact us.
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Nat'l Ctr. for PTSD
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September is National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. Learn more about the relationship between #PTSD and suicide, and spread the word that help is available: #SuicidePrevention
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Nat'l Ctr. for PTSD
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On this Memorial Day, we remember and honor those who lost their lives while serving our country.
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Nat'l Ctr. for PTSD
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“Having PTSD is exhausting,” says Dr. Sonya Norman. Listen to her explain the different ways that #PTSD can affect a person’s life:
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“I was awarded a Silver Star for bravery. You’re not going to tell me I’m a coward. If somebody like me has #PTSD , then anybody can have it,” says Major Joshua Brandon, US #Army #Veteran . Take a self-screen to find out if you may have PTSD:
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Nat'l Ctr. for PTSD
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With PTSD Awareness Month fast approaching in June, learn what you can do to help raise awareness!
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Find out how #PTSD affects sleep.
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Nat'l Ctr. for PTSD
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Seeking treatment for #PTSD can help you make sense of the #trauma and reconnect with others. Learn why you should get treatment:
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Nat'l Ctr. for PTSD
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Get ready for #PTSD Awareness Month! Spread the word about PTSD and effective treatments. http://t.co/9Z23RVS4NY
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Nat'l Ctr. for PTSD
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Mark your calendars! @DrJulietteM , from our Women's Health Sciences Division, will be presenting on the topic, "Working with Race-Based Stress and Trauma."
@Div18VASection
APA Division 18 Veterans Affairs Section
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Next Starting the Conversation series webinar: Working with Race-Based Stress and Trauma, 7/20/20 from 2-3:30pm ET. @Div18VASection and #AVAPL panel will define and provide practical guidelines for assessing and treating #race -based #stress and #trauma .
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Nat'l Ctr. for PTSD
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Today is #PTSD Awareness Day. Help spread the word & raise awareness about PTSD. Learn more at our website:
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Nat'l Ctr. for PTSD
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“PTSD is a condition that can develop after someone’s been through a trauma.” Dr. Rebecca Liu describes the effects of #trauma :
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Nat'l Ctr. for PTSD
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Women are more than twice as likely as men to develop #PTSD . Find out why:
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Nat'l Ctr. for PTSD
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Living with a family member who has PTSD can be stressful. The PTSD Family Coach app can help.
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Nat'l Ctr. for PTSD
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Experiences of trauma and PTSD can affect women differently. Check out our information and resources specifically for women:
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Nat'l Ctr. for PTSD
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Mindfulness has been shown to reduce stress and symptoms associated with #PTSD . Download the Mindfulness App here:
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Nat'l Ctr. for PTSD
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Understanding #PTSD and PTSD Treatment is a complete guide to PTSD basics:
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Nat'l Ctr. for PTSD
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PTSD can be hard on families. Learn how to help a family member with PTSD while taking care of yourself, too:
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Nat'l Ctr. for PTSD
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June is PTSD Awareness Month! Our printable PDF with ways to raise #PTSD awareness is easy to share:
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Nat'l Ctr. for PTSD
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Exciting news from Dr. Pearl McGee-Vincent, at the Dissemination & Training Division, who is leading a Joint Incentive Funded project, “Expanding the Reach of VA/DOD Mobile Apps to Improve Coping and Reduce Suicide Risk.” #mobileapps #mHealth #Veterans #implementation
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Nat'l Ctr. for PTSD
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#PTSD treatment can help even if your #trauma happened years ago. Learn more and get started on your path to recovery: #PTSDTreatmentWorks
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Nat'l Ctr. for PTSD
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Get ready for PTSD Awareness Month: June 2016. Materials and tips to raise awareness are available now!
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@VA_PTSD_Info
Nat'l Ctr. for PTSD
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Learn more about relationships between PTSD & physical health, health problems associated with PTSD, and more at:
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Nat'l Ctr. for PTSD
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This Military Spouses Day, we thank all of the spouses of our nation’s #Veterans and #Servicemembers for their support!
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Nat'l Ctr. for PTSD
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#Veterans : If you’re experiencing a crisis, contact the Veterans Crisis Line or chat online confidentially:
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Nat'l Ctr. for PTSD
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#PTSD treatment works. During PTSD Awareness Month, use the PTSD Treatment Decision Aid to learn about and compare effective treatment options:
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@VA_PTSD_Info
Nat'l Ctr. for PTSD
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The National Center for PTSD has divisions working across the country to deliver research and educational tools:
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Nat'l Ctr. for PTSD
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May is Mental Health Awareness Month! Take care of your mental health by finding a therapist for #PTSD treatment: #selfcare
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@VA_PTSD_Info
Nat'l Ctr. for PTSD
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You can have an active role in deciding your PTSD treatment. Get started with PTSD Decision Aid
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Nat'l Ctr. for PTSD
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Mental health services just for women are offered in many VA Medical Centers across the U.S. Learn about these services: #selfcare
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Nat'l Ctr. for PTSD
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If you have sleep problems, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I) may be able to help. Learn more:
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Nat'l Ctr. for PTSD
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Who's ready for 30 days of Self-Care with #COVIDCoach ? Download the app today and get ready to start practicing - we'll share one exercise per day, right here, starting tomorrow. #30daysofselfcarewithCOVIDCoach #COVID19 #mentalhealth #mHealth #mobileapps
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Nat'l Ctr. for PTSD
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June is #PTSDAwarenessMonth . Join the Step Up for PTSD Awareness Virtual Walk to show your support. Register today:
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Did you know that many VA medical centers offer mental health programs specifically for women #Veterans ? Find a program that’s right for you:
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Nat'l Ctr. for PTSD
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It’s normal to feel like you don’t know how to support your loved one with #PTSD , but there’s a lot you can do to help. Read the PTSD Guide for Family and Friends to learn more:
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“I would have nightmares, night sweats…the lack of sleep escalated stuff even more.” U.S. #Veteran Lee Norris talks about his #PTSD symptoms:
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Nat'l Ctr. for PTSD
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Combat #Veterans who report morally injurious experiences are at ↗️ risk for contemplating, planning, & attempting #suicide , according to a new nationally representative study led by Dr. Nichter @UCSDMedSchool & co @SonyaBN @VASanDiego @SFVAMC @YalePsych
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Nat'l Ctr. for PTSD
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Strategies for protecting your relationships when life challenges are in the way in the #PTSD Monthly Update
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Nat'l Ctr. for PTSD
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Clinicians: Learn about the relationships among trauma, PTSD and physical health.
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Learn the four symptoms of #PTSD :
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Nat'l Ctr. for PTSD
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Today is PTSD Awareness and Screening Day. If you’ve experienced a trauma, a 5-question self-screen can help you determine if your feelings and behaviors may be related to #PTSD :
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Nat'l Ctr. for PTSD
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July is National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month – #PTSD treatment is effective for anyone who is experiencing symptoms. Hear stories from people who have been there: #PTSDTreatmentWorks
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Nat'l Ctr. for PTSD
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New guidelines for the treatment of PTSD in the PTSD Monthly Update:
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Nat'l Ctr. for PTSD
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“There's no shame in treatment. Just do it. Your world will be so different afterwards.” Hear more from people who have been through PTSD treatment on the #AboutFace website and on this episode of the #PTSDBytes #podcast .
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@VA_PTSD_Info
Nat'l Ctr. for PTSD
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National Sleep Awareness Month ends today, but it’s never too late to start improving your sleep. Listen to U.S. #MarineCorps #Veteran Richard Braley explain how #PTSD treatment helped him sleep better:
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Nat'l Ctr. for PTSD
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If you are in crisis or experiencing suicidal thoughts, the Veterans Crisis Line can help. Save the number in your phone so that you know how to get help when you need it. Call 1-800-273-8255 and press “1” if you’re a Veteran, or text 838255. #veteranscrisisline
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Nat'l Ctr. for PTSD
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June is PTSD Awareness Month! Help raise #PTSD awareness and spread the word with our resources:
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Research shows past trauma exposure makes you more likely to be affected by events like the shootings in Orlando.
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