Posttraumatic Stress Disorder

Posttraumatic Stress Disorder can impact your life in many ways. Things like feeling like life is out of control, losing interest in things, not being able to express emotions, and having trouble with traumatic memories can all be related to posttraumatic stress disorder.

Here are resources for Veterans experiencing signs of posttraumatic stress disorder.

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Mental Health8 Resources

National Center for PTSD
Information, resources and practical advice for Veterans, their family and friends, and the public when dealing with trauma and PTSD.
Visit
ptsd.va.gov
PTSD Program Directory
Directory to find PTSD programming in your state
Visit
va.gov
Veteran Mobile Apps
Download Veteran mobile apps
Visit
mobile.va.gov
Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Screening
PTSD screening quiz with 17 questions
Visit
ptsd.va.gov
Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Overview
Information, resources, and tools to help you address posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
Visit
maketheconnection.net
Self-Check Quiz
Anonymous quiz to learn if you are experiencing stress and/or depression
Visit
vetselfcheck.org
Mental Health Self-Assessments
Self-assessment to learn if your feelings and behaviors may be related to treatable conditions
Visit
maketheconnection.net
Coping with Traumatic Stress
Learn about active coping with traumatic stress reactions
Visit
ptsd.va.gov

Intimate Violence & Trauma1 Resource

Effects of Military Sexual Trauma
Information, treatment options, self-help tools, and resources to address the effects of military sexual trauma (MST)
Visit
maketheconnection.net

Health Care2 Resources

Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) System of Care
Information to help you learn more about and address traumatic brain injury (TBI)
Visit
polytrauma.va.gov
Effects of Traumatic Brain Injury
Information, treatment options, self-help tools, and resources to address traumatic brain injury (TBI)
Visit
maketheconnection.net

Anger Management2 Resources

About Anger and Irritability
Information, treatment options, self-help tools, and resources to help address anger and irritability
Visit
maketheconnection.net
Anger and Irritability Management Skills
Anger and irritability management skills course
Visit
veterantraining.va.gov

Transitions1 Resource

About Adjustment Disorder
Information, treatment options, self-help tools, and resources to help address adjustment disorder
Visit
maketheconnection.net

Sleep Problems3 Resources

Sleep Problems in Veterans with PTSD
Information and resources to help address sleep problems in Veterans
Visit
ptsd.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
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-i)
Free course (SleepEZ) to help manage insomnia
Visit
veterantraining.va.gov

Find Local Resources2 Resources

Find VA Locations
Search VA and in-network community care providers by your location and needs
Visit
va.gov
Find your Local VA Suicide Prevention Coordinator
24/7 confidential crisis support for Veterans and their loved ones
Visit
veteranscrisisline.net