People who know a veteran best may be the first to recognize emotional distress and reach out for support. If you know a veteran who is in crisis, call 1-800-273-8255.
Review Date: November 08, 2012
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is an anxiety disorder that can occur after you have been through a traumatic event.
Review Date: February 17, 2011
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
In the last decade, the United States has experienced a series of man-made and natural disasters. This video focuses on NIMH research in the area of traumatic stress reactions, and specifically, mental health issues among U.S. service members.
Review Date: January 15, 2013
NIH National Institute of Mental Health -NIMH
This fact sheet defines post-traumatic stress disorder, lists common symptoms, and provides adults with tips on how to help children and youth who have suffered a traumatic event.
Review Date: April 29, 2012
Emergency Medical Services for Children
An effective support group helps recovery through mutual support and provides updated information about causes and treatment, eliminating some of the myths about anxiety disorders. This page lists support groups by state.
Review Date: January 15, 2013
Anxiety and Depression Association of America
This site provides several fact sheets with tips on coping with war, terrorism, and natural disasters.
Review Date: February 05, 2013
Mental Health America
The National Center for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) offers support to veterans and their family members. Resources for other trauma survivors is available as well.
Review Date: February 17, 2011
National Center for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder
Large-scale tragedies such as bombing incidents and school shootings can be extremely disturbing to children, who thrive on predictability and security. This fact sheet discusses some ways to help children cope with fears associated with violent trauma.
Review Date: October 31, 2012
Sidran Institute
If you have had feelings of fearfulness and uncertainty for over six months, you may have an anxiety disorder. See your doctor. Effective therapies help most people with anxiety disorders lead productive, fulfilling lives.
Review Date: January 15, 2013
NIH National Institute of Mental Health -NIMH
This resource for wounded, ill and injured service members, veterans, their families offers information on benefits, employment, health, homeless assistance, housing, transportation, and other services.
Review Date: January 28, 2013
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
PTSD is a real illness. You can get PTSD after living through or seeing a dangerous event, such as war, hurricane, or bad accident. PTSD makes you feel stressed and afraid after the danger is over. If you have PTSD, you can get treatment and feel better.
Review Date: January 15, 2013
NIH National Institute of Mental Health -NIMH
Learn about common reactions to trauma, hear real stories of those who have dealt with Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), and find help for Veterans and the general public.
Review Date: November 29, 2011
National Center for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder
This brochure provides practical information for parents and students who are coping with the aftermath of a natural disaster, as well others who are helping those affected. Although the focus is on natural disasters, these tips may apply to other traumas students may experience.
Review Date: November 08, 2012
U.S. Department of Education
Search for a specialized Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) treatment program near you. Contact any VA medical center to find a PTSD specialist who provides treatment for Veterans with PTSD. If you are in crisis, dial 911 or 1-800-273-TALK/8255.
Review Date: September 22, 2011
National Center for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder
These educational videos for veterans and the general public can be viewed online. The topics include recovery, treatment, assessment and more. Also included is a video series that is specific to issues for ethnic minority veterans.
Review Date: February 05, 2013
National Center for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder
The purpose of this brochure is to clarify the issues concerning traumatic memories of physical and sexual abuse experienced during childhood.
Review Date: January 23, 2013
Sidran Institute
This fact sheet provides basic information about Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), discusses symptoms and risk factors, and reviews treatment approaches. The fact sheet includes resources for those needing additional information about PTSD.
Review Date: October 31, 2012
Sidran Institute
This multimedia public education campaign is designed to increase awareness among service members of the availability of psychological health and traumatic brain injury resources. The campaign stresses information for families and employers on how to encourage service members to get the help they need.
Review Date: March 28, 2012
Defense Centers of Excellence for Psychological Health and Traumatic Brain Injury
