Depression

AfterDeployment.org

A mental wellness resource for service members, veterans and military families that provides a variety of behavioral health information.
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Dealing with Depression

Learn about the causes and signs of depression. Offers an assessment, an electronic-library, game-based simulations, and narrator-guided self-help workshops.
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Depression in Primary Care

Addresses the impact of depression on members of the military and their families, and the importance of the primary care setting for helping in its early identification and intervention. Document is in .pdf format.
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Dual Diagnosis Fact Sheet

Provides basic information about dual diagnosis. A person who has both an alcohol or drug problem and an emotional/psychiatric problem is said to have a dual diagnosis. Find help in your state.

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Give an Hour - Free Mental Health Services

Provides free mental health services nationwide by mental health professionals who literally give an hour of their time each week to military personnel and their families.
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Grant Announcement - Addressing the Mental Health Needs of Returning Combat Veterans in the Community

The intent of this grant is to study the impact of existing national, state, and/or local community-based programs addressing the adjustment and mental health needs of recent combat veterans, including returning National Guard, Army Reserve and newly separated active duty personnel. Initial deadline for receipt of letters of intent is September 28, 2008. Applications are due by October 28, 2008 and May 1, 2009.

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Let's Talk

Trained staff of compassionate clinicians can assist you with difficulties such as nightmares, flashbacks, irritability, anger, depression, family problems and an overall sense of not being the same or difficulty adjusting since your deployment. Document is in .pdf format.
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Major Depressive Disorder (MDD)

Information from the Deployment Health Clinical Center on MDD, a serious public health problem that must be diagnosed in a timely manner for effective treatment by health care providers.

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Mental Health America Directory

Local affiliates in your state can help you find support groups in your area.
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Mental Health Resources for Returning Veterans & Their Families

Information for returning veterans and their families about prevention, treatment and recovery support for mental health and substance use disorders. Include resources for military families coping with trauma.

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Self-Management for Patients with Depression

What you and your family should know about depression. Document is in .pdf format.
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Signs of Service Member's Depression

Help in spotting depression and when you should seek treatment.
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Vet Centers

Offer readjustment counseling and outreach services to all veterans who served in any combat zone. Services are also available for their family members for military related issues.

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What Military Families Should Know about Depression

Fact sheet on depression including symptoms and health tips. Document is in .pdf format.
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When the Letdown Doesn't Let Up

Discusses signs that may mean it is time to seek help after returning from deployment and trying to transition to daily life.
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