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Ready-To-Use VA Mental Health Materials

Share our readymade materials to educate Veterans about the mental health resources and support available from VA. These materials are designed to build awareness of the mental health challenges that Veterans may face—and the many treatment options available. Download materials for seasonal observances, social media posts for various mental health topics, and general information to share on your website and at outreach events.

Social Media Content

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Resources for Student Veterans

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Going from uniform to university is a significant life transition. VA has resources to help you adjust to campus life. Find support for student Veterans: Mentalhealth.va.gov/student-faculty/index.asp

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Going from uniform to university is a significant life transition. VA has resources to help you adjust to campus life.: Mentalhealth.va.gov/student-faculty/index.asp

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Going from uniform to university is a significant life transition. VA has resources to help you adjust to campus life. Find support for student Veterans: Mentalhealth.va.gov/student-faculty/index.asp

Noticing Depression Symptoms

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Losing interest in your daily activities, sleeping too much or too little, feeling hopeless, or having little or no energy are all common signs of depression. Experiencing one or more of these symptoms? Take our self-assessment: Mentalhealth.va.gov/depression/index.asp

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Experiencing one or more of these depression symptoms? Losing interest in daily activities, sleeping too much or too little, feeling hopeless, or having little or no energy? Take our self-assessment: Mentalhealth.va.gov/depression/index.asp

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Losing interest in your daily activities, sleeping too much or too little, feeling hopeless, or having little or no energy are all common signs of depression. Experiencing one or more of these symptoms? Take our self-assessment: Mentalhealth.va.gov/depression/index.asp

Supporting Older Veterans

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The life changes that often come with aging—retirement, caregiving responsibilities, physical limitations—can be challenging. For Veterans experiencing stress later in life, connecting with mental health services can help. Learn more: Mentalhealth.va.gov/older-veterans/index.asp

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The life changes that often come with aging—retirement, caregiving responsibilities, physical limitations—can be challenging. For Veterans experiencing stress later in life, connecting with mental health services can help. Learn more: Mentalhealth.va.gov/older-veterans/index.asp

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The life changes that often come with aging—retirement, caregiving responsibilities, physical limitations—can be challenging. For Veterans experiencing stress later in life, connecting with mental health services can help. Learn more: Mentalhealth.va.gov/older-veterans/index.asp

Find Local VA Care

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Online, in-person, or over the phone—VA offers mental health treatment in many different settings. Make an appointment or speak with your VA provider about ways to access care that fit your lifestyle. Find the right tools for you: Mentalhealth.va.gov/get-help/access-care.asp

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Online, in-person, or over the phone—make an appointment or speak with your VA provider about ways to access mental health care that fit your lifestyle. Find the right tools for you: Mentalhealth.va.gov/get-help/access-care.asp

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Online, in-person, or over the phone—VA offers mental health treatment in many different settings. Make an appointment or speak with your VA provider about ways to access care that fit your lifestyle. Find the right tools for you: Mentalhealth.va.gov/get-help/access-care.asp

Returning to Civilian Life

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Wondering “where do I go from here?” after leaving the military? VA can help you navigate the return to civilian life after service. Start your next mission today: Mentalhealth.va.gov/transitioning-service/index.asp

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Wondering “where do I go from here?” after leaving the military? VA can help you navigate the return to civilian life after service. Start your next mission today: Mentalhealth.va.gov/transitioning-service/index.asp

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Wondering “where do I go from here?” after leaving the military? VA can help you navigate the return to civilian life after service. Start your next mission today: Mentalhealth.va.gov/transitioning-service/index.asp

Free Veteran Training Courses

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Did you know VA offers free online courses on a wide variety of topics to help Veterans with sleep issues, problem-solving skills, anger management, parenting, and more? Access free courses: Veterantraining.va.gov/

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Did you know VA offers free online courses on a wide variety of topics to help Veterans with sleep issues, problem-solving skills, anger management, parenting, and more? Access free courses: Veterantraining.va.gov/

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Did you know VA offers free online courses on a wide variety of topics to help Veterans with sleep issues, problem-solving skills, anger management, parenting, and more? Access free courses: Veterantraining.va.gov/

Recognize the Signs of Schizophrenia

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Are you having a tough time thinking clearly or making sense when you speak? Do you feel like sometimes you see or hear things that might not actually be there? These symptoms can be scary, and they might be a sign of schizophrenia. Learn more about the symptoms: Mentalhealth.va.gov/schizophrenia/index.asp

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Are you having a tough time thinking clearly or making sense when you speak? Do you feel like sometimes you see or hear things that might not actually be there? These symptoms may be a sign of schizophrenia. Learn more about the symptoms: Mentalhealth.va.gov/schizophrenia/index.asp

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Are you having a tough time thinking clearly or making sense when you speak? Do you feel like sometimes you see or hear things that might not actually be there? These symptoms can be scary, and they might be a sign of schizophrenia. Learn more about the symptoms: Mentalhealth.va.gov/schizophrenia/index.asp

Reverse an Opioid Overdose

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Naloxone is a medication designed to rapidly reverse an opioid overdose. It can block the effects of the opioids and help save a life. Learn how to get and use naloxone: Mentalhealth.va.gov/substance-use/harm-reduction.asp

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When used after an opioid overdose, naloxone can block the effects of the opioids and help save a life. Learn how to get and use naloxone: Mentalhealth.va.gov/substance-use/harm-reduction.asp

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Naloxone is a medication designed to rapidly reverse an opioid overdose. It can block the effects of the opioids and help save a life. Learn how to get and use naloxone: Mentalhealth.va.gov/substance-use/harm-reduction.asp

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Family and Friends

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As a loved one of a Veteran experiencing mental health challenges, you play an important role in their life and in encouraging their recovery. And while you support them, VA is here to support you. Learn more about VA support for families: Mentalhealth.va.gov/families/index.asp

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As a loved one of a Veteran experiencing mental health challenges, you play an important role in their life and in encouraging their recovery. And while you support them, VA is here to support you. Learn more about VA support for families: Mentalhealth.va.gov/families/index.asp

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As a loved one of a Veteran experiencing mental health challenges, you play an important role in their life and in encouraging their recovery. And while you support them, VA is here to support you. Learn more about VA support for families: Mentalhealth.va.gov/families/index.asp

Medication and Treatment

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When mental health challenges are holding you back, VA is here with the right tools. Find therapies that can help you reduce your symptoms and get you back up and running. Explore treatment options: Mentalhealth.va.gov/get-help/treatment.asp

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When mental health challenges are holding you back, VA is here with the right tools. Find therapies that can help you reduce your symptoms and get you back up and running. Explore treatment options: Mentalhealth.va.gov/get-help/treatment.asp

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When mental health challenges are holding you back, VA is here with the right tools. Find therapies that can help you reduce your symptoms and get you back up and running. Explore treatment options: Mentalhealth.va.gov/get-help/treatment.asp

VA Residential Rehabilitation Treatment

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Take control of your recovery with VA’s residential rehabilitation treatment—comprehensive whole health care for Veterans dealing with mental health challenges. Heal with a 24/7 support team behind you. Explore residential treatment options: Mentalhealth.va.gov/get-help/va-residential-rehabilitation/index.asp

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Take control of your recovery with VA’s residential rehabilitation treatment—comprehensive whole health care for Veterans. Heal with a 24/7 support team behind you. Explore residential treatment options: Mentalhealth.va.gov/get-help/va-residential-rehabilitation/index.asp

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Take control of your recovery with VA’s residential rehabilitation treatment—comprehensive whole health care for Veterans dealing with mental health challenges. Heal with a 24/7 support team behind you. Explore residential treatment options: Mentalhealth.va.gov/get-help/va-residential-rehabilitation/index.asp

Printable Handouts

Download these promotional handouts to print and distribute to Veterans and their supporters at outreach events.

Promotional Half-Page Handout

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Substance Use Disorder

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VA Mental Health Support for Older Veterans

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VA Residential Rehabilitation

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VA Supports Military Sexual Trauma Survivors

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Web Badge

Use this graphic on your website to promote VA mental health resources, information, treatment options and more. Intended for desktop use only.

VA Is Here For You. (Version 1)

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<a href="https://www.mentalhealth.va.gov/?utm_campaign=spread_the_word&utm_source=embedded_content&utm_medium=referral&utm_term=web_badge" Title="U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Mental Health Homepage"><img alt="A graphic featuring a photo of a Veteran speaking with a health care provider with text that reads: VA is here for you. Explore mental health information and resources for Veterans. MentalHealth.va.gov" src="https://www.mentalhealth.va.gov/spread-the-word/images/web-badges/VA-STW-Web-Badge_540x180-1.jpg" /></a>

VA Is Here For You. (Version 2)

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<a href="https://www.mentalhealth.va.gov/?utm_campaign=spread_the_word&utm_source=embedded_content&utm_medium=referral&utm_term=web_badge" Title="U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Mental Health Homepage"><img alt="A graphic featuring a photo of two Veterans walking and talking outside with text that reads: VA is here for you. Explore mental health information and resources for Veterans. MentalHealth.va.gov" src="https://www.mentalhealth.va.gov/spread-the-word/images/web-badges/VA-STW-Web-Badge_540x180-2.jpg" /></a>

VA Is Here For You. (Version 3)

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<a href="https://www.mentalhealth.va.gov/?utm_campaign=spread_the_word&utm_source=embedded_content&utm_medium=referral&utm_term=web_badge" Title="U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Mental Health Homepage"><img alt="A graphic featuring a photo of two Veterans sitting outside having a conversation with text that reads: VA is here for you. Explore mental health information and resources for Veterans. MentalHealth.va.gov" src="https://www.mentalhealth.va.gov/spread-the-word/images/web-badges/VA-STW-Web-Badge_540x180-4.jpg" /></a>

VA Is Here For You. (Version 4)

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<a href="https://www.mentalhealth.va.gov/?utm_campaign=spread_the_word&utm_source=embedded_content&utm_medium=referral&utm_term=web_badge" Title="U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Mental Health Homepage"><img alt="A graphic featuring text that reads: VA is here for you. MentalHealth.va.gov" src="https://www.mentalhealth.va.gov/spread-the-word/images/web-badges/VA-STW-Web-Badge_180x60.jpg" /></a>

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