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Depression

A mental wellness resource for Service Members, Veterans and military families that provides a variety of behavioral health information.

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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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Information from the National Institutes of Mental Health on depression including what it is, signs and symptoms, treatment, getting help and related information.

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Download a consumer guide with information on how to spot depression, its causes, how to get help and treatments available.

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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.

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Provides military families and Service Members affected by deployment and mobilization a mental health and alcohol screening and referral program. The Self Assessment for Veterans service is voluntary and anonymous, and it is offered online, by phone, and through special events held at installations and reserve units.

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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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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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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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Trained staff of compassionate clinicians can assist with difficulties such as nightmares, flashbacks, irritability, anger, depression, family problems or an overall sense of not being the same since returning from deployment.

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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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Resource page on Veterans and military health from the National Library of Medicine and National Institutes of Health that provides comprehensive information ranging from lost limbs to head injuries, post-traumatic stress disorder, rehabilitation and recovery, directories, organizations and more. Also available in Spanish.

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Local MHA affiliates in your state that can help you find support groups in your area.

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If you are unsure where to go for help, talk to someone you trust who has experience in mental health, for example, a doctor, nurse, social worker or religious counselor. If you are in a crisis situation and need someone to talk to immediately call 1-800-273-8255.

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Information for returning Veterans and their families from the Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) about prevention, treatment and recovery support for mental health and substance use disorders. Includes resources for military families coping with trauma.

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Anonymous self-assessments are available for depression, bipolar disorder, alcohol use, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and generalized anxiety disorder. Results and resources are listed at the end of each assessment.

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What you and your family should know about depression.

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Offers readjustment counseling and outreach services to Veterans who served in any combat zone. Services are also available for family members on military-related issues.

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Fact sheet on depression including symptoms and health tips.

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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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