Treatment and Coping

There are many ways to take care of yourself following the traumatic experiences of war. Here you will find information on help for veterans. See the PTSD Information Center for more information about how to cope and treatment options.

Fact Sheets on Treatment and Coping for Veterans:

• Help for Vets with PTSD
  Answers to some questions about PTSD and service-connected disability that are frequently asked by veterans. Provides information about resources for treatment.
  
• Specialized PTSD Treatment Programs in the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
  Information on specialized treatment for PTSD within VA Medical Centers.
  
• How Terroristic Acts May Affect Veterans
  Describes how veterans may respond to terrorism and other traumatic events. Provides a list of stategies to help Veterans cope during periods of disaster.
  
• Coping with Traumatic Stress Reactions
  Discusses active ways to cope with traumatic stress, listing behaviors that don't help and discussing behaviors that can help.
  
• Homecoming After Deployment: Dealing with Changes and Expectations
  Homecoming can be a joyful and also stressful time. This sheet reviews what reactions to expect of the service member, the spouse and children, as well as provides tips to help you have the best possible reunion.
  
• What If I Have Sleep Problems? (PDF)
  Provides a list of ten things to do about sleep problems as well as information on nightmares and how sleep problems are treated.
  
• Returning from the War Zone: A Guide for Families
  Reintegration is an adjustment for all involved. This guide aims to help families with this process. It covers common reactions that occur following deployment to a war zone, how expectations about homecoming might differ, and discusses what can be done...
  
• Returning from the War Zone: A Guide for Military Personnel
  Provides information on common reactions that occur following deployment to a war zone and how expectations about homecoming might diffe. Also discusses the types of problems that can occur and what can be done if they do.
  
• Helping a Family Member Who Has PTSD
  Ways you can help a loved one with PTSD and ways you can help yourself.
  
• PTSD and Your Family
  Family support and how PTSD can impact your family.
  
• PTSD and Negative Coping
  Problematic ways of coping with PTSD that should be avoided.