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Need resources on #PTSD, #TBI? Need help? The DCoE Outreach Center is always open!

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It's #DitchYourNewYearsResolutions Day! Sometimes getting help to move forward is the most effective. U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Moving Forward program teaches problem-solving skills to help you handle life’s challenges.

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On this day, we reflect on the importance of love and support. #MLKDay #MotivationalMonday

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Tomorrow millions will volunteer in their communities to honor the memory of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Teach your children the importance of helping others with this lesson plan from Military Kids Connect!

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Today is #NationalOrganizeYourHomeDay! afterdeployment.org has tips to simplify and organize your life.

Reducing life stress can help with managing symptoms of PTSD. Say “No” when there are too many tasks or ask for help; it’s ok to “cut corners” once in a while; choose long-term goals to free yourself from too many short-term tasks; make reminder lists.
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What’s scarier than Friday the 13th? Not getting treatment. Learn about #treatment for #PTSD.

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When is the last time you checked your #medications? Review these four steps to bring your medicine cabinet up-to-date.

U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Hailey R. Staker Take a look in your medicine cabinet. Are all of the medications up to date? Do your doctor and pharmacist have accurate records of what medicines you are currently taking? Now is the time to take charge of your medications and get organ...
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Service members! Your experience in the military translates to civilian careers! Operation Warfighter is a federal internship program that places recovering active-duty, National Guard and reservists currently in a medical hold status in supportive work settings. Learn more!

Operation Warfighter helps service members secure federal internships. Real Warriors: government employment opportunities for military.
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#DCoEwebinar TODAY! It’s not too late to register for “#TBI, Substance Use: This Is Your Injured Brain on Drugs and Alcohol” 1-2:30 p.m. (ET)

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Please don't struggle with thoughts of suicide. Real Warriors wants you to know there are tools to help you overcome them! Call the Military Crisis Line at 1-800-273-8255, press 1.

Real Warriors: military suicide prevention. Suicide warning signs.
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Suicide treatment guidelines are an important part of psychological health care. Learn more about them in this #DCoEWebinars Rewind blog post.

Suicide is a significant problem for the Defense Department. For providers, an essential piece of suicide prevention is a proven, step-by-step approach to treating potentially suicidal patients. A recent webinar presented by the Defense Centers of Excellence for Psychological Health and Traumatic...
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Try National Center for Telehealth & Technology (T2) #mobileapp Breathe2Relax! Breathing exercises can decrease the body's "fight-or-flight" (stress) response, and help with mood stabilization, anger control and anxiety management! #TechTuesday

Let your kids interact with Elmo, Abby and Oscar to learn all about feelings! Sesame Street for Military Families.

Feeling Faces | Sesame Street for Military Families
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Winter brings the cold and takes the light. For some, this can bring on depression. Learn about seasonal affective disorder in this #DCoEBlog.

U.S. Army photo Winter blues can be a serious challenge to psychological health, especially if you’re sensitive to light. In this post on seasonal affective disorder from health.mil, the Military Health System talks with Cmdr. David Barry of the Deployment Health Clinical Center. Also check ou...
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Are you a #TBI caregiver? Ever think to yourself, “No one understands what this is really like?” If you said “yes” to these questions, you’re not alone. There are many others in the same situation who feel the same way. That’s why DVBIC - Defense and Veterans Brain Injury Center launched “The TBI Family,” a biweekly #podcast to support you in your caregiving role. We hope you’ll listen and provide feedback. Episodes 1-4 are now available via SoundCloud, iTunes and Google Play!

In this episode, we're traveling! First, our producer goes to Baltimore to check out the Department of Veteran Affairs' medical foster home program, which helps keep veterans out of nursing homes by f
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