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Does your organization have a plan to support #Veterans in your community? Apply for VA’s #suicideprevention grant. Review application materials: MentalHealth.VA.gov/ssgfox-grants.

Does your organization have a plan to support #Veterans in your community? Apply for VA’s #suicideprevention grant.  

Review application materials: MentalHealth.VA.gov/ssgfox-grants.
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#VAResearchNewsBrief: VA San Francisco researchers found that dementia risk in older Veterans varies by region. The Mid-Atlantic region had the lowest incidences, while the Southeast had the highest. #VAResearch research.va.gov/news_briefs/ne…

#VAResearchNewsBrief: <a href="/SFVAMC/">VA San Francisco</a> researchers found that dementia risk in older Veterans varies by region. The Mid-Atlantic region had the lowest incidences, while the Southeast had the highest.
#VAResearch
research.va.gov/news_briefs/ne…
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When Joel left the U.S. Marines, the experiences he had while deployed in Iraq stayed with him. Hear how mental health treatment for PTSD helped Joel improve his mental health and get back to the activities he loved: maketheconnection.net/stories/843

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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/…

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/…
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Early in his career in the U.S. Marines, Allen witnessed the death of his crew chief during a training exercise. In an attempt to cope, he began drinking heavily, which led to DUIs and a serious car accident. Watch Allen talk about how support changed his life: maketheconnection.net/stories/996

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VA is supporting community-based efforts to prevent #Veteran suicide. Organizations providing these essential services are encouraged to apply for grant funding before July 18. Apply today: MentalHealth.VA.gov/ssgfox-grants.

VA is supporting community-based efforts to prevent #Veteran suicide. Organizations providing these essential services are encouraged to apply for grant funding before July 18.

Apply today: MentalHealth.VA.gov/ssgfox-grants.
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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/…

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Caring for a Veteran is meaningful, yet at times it is challenging. VA’s Building Better Caregivers offers tools and a community to support you along the way. va.buildingbettercaregivers.org #caregiver

Caring for a Veteran is meaningful, yet at times it is challenging. VA’s Building Better Caregivers offers tools and a community to support you along the way. 
va.buildingbettercaregivers.org
#caregiver
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The deadline for grant funding is approaching! Applications for VA’s #suicideprevention grant program are due July 18. Plan ahead, as completing the application may take time: MentalHealth.VA.gov/ssgfox-grants.

The deadline for grant funding is approaching! Applications for VA’s #suicideprevention grant program are due July 18. 

Plan ahead, as completing the application may take time: MentalHealth.VA.gov/ssgfox-grants.
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Even mild traumatic brain injury (TBI) can come with serious long-term effects. Connect with a VA provider to get screened for TBI: Mentalhealth.va.gov/tbi/treatment.… #VAMentalHealthSupport

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Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) helps Veterans manage their anxiety. Find anxiety care online or at a VA medical center near you: Mentalhealth.va.gov/anxiety/treatm… #VAMentalHealthSupport

Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) helps Veterans manage their anxiety. Find anxiety care online or at a VA medical center near you: Mentalhealth.va.gov/anxiety/treatm… 
#VAMentalHealthSupport
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For caregivers of Veterans, grief and loss can happen as a Veteran’s health declines. The VA #Caregiver Support Program is here to support you every step of the way with tools to help you cope: caregiver.va.gov/support/Grief-…

For caregivers of Veterans, grief and loss can happen as a Veteran’s health declines. The VA #Caregiver Support Program is here to support you every step of the way with tools to help you cope: caregiver.va.gov/support/Grief-…
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VA health care professionals work together to provide safe and effective treatment for the whole person. Meet with a VA mental health specialist: Mentalhealth.va.gov/get-help/local… #VAMentalHealthSupport

VA health care professionals work together to provide safe and effective treatment for the whole person.  

Meet with a VA mental health specialist:  
Mentalhealth.va.gov/get-help/local… 
#VAMentalHealthSupport
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The VA Resource Navigator puts VA resources and program information at your fingertips through web links, phone numbers, and QR codes. news.va.gov/140915/take-ad…

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At VA, the more you share, the more you learn. Talk with your provider and start mapping out your treatment plan together. Find the right mental health treatment for you: Mentalhealth.va.gov/get-help/treat… #VAMentalHealthSupport

At VA, the more you share, the more you learn. Talk with your provider and start mapping out your treatment plan together. 

Find the right mental health treatment for you: Mentalhealth.va.gov/get-help/treat… 
#VAMentalHealthSupport
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Recognizing the early signs of crisis can be the first step toward preventing #Veteran suicide. Learn more: VeteransCrisisLine.net/SignsofCrisis.

Recognizing the early signs of crisis can be the first step toward preventing #Veteran suicide.
Learn more: VeteransCrisisLine.net/SignsofCrisis.
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#VAResearchNewsBrief: VA researchers from VA San Francisco and WashingtonDCVAMC, learned Gulf War-era Women Veterans with traumatic experiences or environmental exposures during their service were more likely to experience early menopause. #VAResearch #WomenVeterans research.va.gov/news_briefs/ne…

#VAResearchNewsBrief: VA researchers from <a href="/SFVAMC/">VA San Francisco</a> and <a href="/DCVAMC/">WashingtonDCVAMC</a>, learned Gulf War-era Women Veterans with traumatic experiences or environmental exposures during their service were more likely to experience early menopause.
#VAResearch #WomenVeterans
research.va.gov/news_briefs/ne…
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Unhealthy alcohol use can affect your health and relationships. VA offers a range of treatments for alcohol use disorder, including therapy and medication. We're here for you: Mentalhealth.va.gov/substance-use/… #VAMentalHealthSupport

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Every Veteran’s path to recovery is unique. VA offers residential rehabilitation services for a variety of mental health conditions. Use VA’s facility locator tool to find a site near you: Mentalhealth.va.gov/get-help/va-re… #VAMentalHealthSupport