Feelings of Depression

Feelings of depression can impact your life in many ways. Things like feeling exhausted or down, a change in your eating or sleeping habits, trouble concentrating, or having a hard time dealing with stress can all stem from feeling depressed.

Here are resources for Veterans experiencing feelings of depression.

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You’re off to a good start! We’re sending you off site to trusted sources of information and support, primarily from VA. Return here for more options or consider contacting VA directly. Remember, you’ve earned the support.

Find Local Resources4 Resources

Find your Local VA Suicide Prevention Coordinator
24/7 confidential crisis support for Veterans and their loved ones
Visit
veteranscrisisline.net
Suicide Prevention Steps and Resources
Warning signs, intervention steps, and evidence-based treatments or a loved one in crisis
Visit
mentalhealth.va.gov
Find VA Locations
Search VA and in-network community care providers by your location and needs
Visit
va.gov
Vet Centers (Readjustment Counseling)
Search Vet Centers for counseling and outreach services
Visit
vetcenter.va.gov

Mental Health7 Resources

Depression Overview
Signs, symptoms, and self-assessment for depression
Visit
mentalhealth.va.gov
Depression Treatment
Depression treatment options and local or telehealth mental health specialists
Visit
mentalhealth.va.gov
Mental Health Support, Topics, and Resources
Mental health resources by topic and support near you
Visit
mentalhealth.va.gov
About Depression
Self-help tools and VA resources to treat depression
Visit
maketheconnection.net
About Stress and Anxiety
Self-help tools and VA resources to manage stress and anxiety
Visit
maketheconnection.net
VA Mobile: Mental Health Apps
Variety of free VA mobile apps to help with insomnia, anger management, relationships, and more
Visit
mobile.va.gov
My Recovery Plan
Explore this tool developed to help Veterans recovering from a mental health condition
Visit
veterantraining.va.gov

LGBTQ+ Veterans3 Resources

LGBTQ+ Veteran Care Coordinator Facilities
Directory of local LGBTQ+ Veteran Care Coordinator facilities
Visit
patientcare.va.gov
LGBTQ+ Veterans Mental Health Resources
Mental health resources for LGBTQ+ Veterans
Visit
patientcare.va.gov
Sharing LGBTQ+ Identity with Providers
Resources and support for LGBTQ+ Veterans navigating their health care
Visit
maketheconnection.net

Secure Storage1 Resource

Firearm Suicide Prevention and Lethal Means Safety
Firearm and medication storage safety
Visit
va.gov

Relationships3 Resources

Loss of Interest or Pleasure
Self-help tools and VA resources to connect with care
Visit
maketheconnection.net
Social Withdrawal and Isolation
Self-help tools and VA resources to help if you are experiencing social withdrawal
Visit
maketheconnection.net
Relationship Problems
Self-help tools and VA resources to help you improve relationships
Visit
maketheconnection.net

Sleep Problems3 Resources

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-i)
Free course (SleepEZ) to help manage insomnia
Visit
veterantraining.va.gov
Path to Better Sleep Resources
Free anonymous program to help you get better sleep
Visit
myhealth.va.gov
VA Mobile: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-i) Coach
A mobile app to help teach Veterans how to improve their sleep
Visit
mobile.va.gov