Mental Health Awareness Month

This Mental Health Month, VA is sharing stories of Veterans who found a new sense of self, purpose and hope through mental health support.

An Arkansas VA social worker and longtime mental health care advocate spearheaded the signing of Arkansas’ proclamation of May as Mental Health Awareness Month by the state’s governor.

As part of Mental Health Awareness Month, VA held a #VeteranChat on Twitter to elevate the conversation about how to support Veterans’ mental health at transition points — like leaving military service, starting school, or entering the civilian workforce.

VA recognizes Mental Health Awareness Month as an opportunity to raise public awareness and reduce the inaccurate and often damaging stereotypes associated with mental health conditions.

The Use Your Voice program is designed to let Veterans, and all Americans, know that reaching out for mental health information and support is just as important as talking to one’s doctor about diet, blood pressure, joint pain and other health challenges.

All too often, we hear or read about Veterans who are in distress or having difficulty adapting to life after Service in the military.

VA’s Vet Centers are the focus of a surprise video [...]