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May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and VA has online resources available to Veterans looking to strengthen their mental health. VeteranTraining.va.gov offers a variety of self-help courses on mental health topics. Your mental health matters. Visit VeteranTraining.va.gov to begin your path forward today. If you’re a Veteran in crisis or concerned about one, dial 988 and press 1, or text 838255 to reach the Veteran Crisis Line.

Veterans, are you interested in learning ways to protect your money?   Visit VA FINVET for information about avoiding scams and safeguarding your finances: mirecc.va.gov/visn19/finvet/…

If you or a loved one think that you may be experiencing symptoms of PTSD, a brief questionnaire called a PTSD self-screen can help you learn if your feelings and behaviors may be related to PTSD. Take the self-screen: ptsd.va.gov/screen/ #PTSDscreen #PTSDsymptoms #PTSD

Feeling on edge? Drinking more than you want? Feeling disconnected from loved ones? You are not alone. This Mental Health Month, hear Veterans describe the signs that helped them realize it was time to reach out for mental health care. #advice" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">maketheconnection.net/mental-health-…

This Mental Health Month, VA invites Veterans to find their own path forward by hearing fellow Veterans speak openly about their challenges and solutions. news.va.gov/146482/veteran…

The Feasibility of Home-Based Estimation of Circadian Timing in Veterans With Insomnia and Past Traumatic Brain Injury pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41975564/

Come join us for Veteran Socials held at Logan House Coffee-Lowry, 7111 E. Lowery Blvd, in Denver, on May 15 and 19 and June 12 and 26, from 2:30-4:30 p.m. Friends, family, and caregivers are welcome. Let us know what you need and we can have some resources at future events. It can be anything from resources inside or outside of the VA. We look forward to seeing you there.

Save the date! SRM Lecture Series presents:   The Veterans Crisis Line (VCL)   Dr. Christopher Watson   May 13, 2026 @ 2:00pm ET   mirecc.va.gov/visn19/consult…

FINVET, the National Veterans Financial Resource Center, was created by the VA Office of Suicide Prevention because financial well-being is related to better mental health and lower risk of suicide. In line with the VA Suicide Prevention Strategy, FINVET takes a proactive approach to boost protective factors; making it easier for Veterans to find money resources, boost financial literacy, and navigate their financial journey. How does FINVET help veterans? •FINVET was created to help Veterans take control of their finances so they can live happier and healthier lives. •FINVET was designed specifically for Veterans as a one-stop website for finding the financial tools they need. •FINVET empowers Veterans to take charge of their finances through financial resources available to them. •FINVET connects Veterans to the resources, tools, and tips needed to meet basic needs, manage money more effectively, increase income, reduce debt, and protect money. •When Veterans feel less financial stress, they are much less likely to experience mental health symptoms. •Financial Well-Being = Better Mental Health •Visit the FINVET website to take the next steps in confidence, security, and peace of mind or check out this video on YouTube: youtube.com/watch?v=mmdmcT…

During Mental Health Month Veterans get real about their mental health journeys. For Mental Health Month this May, VA is inviting you to learn from hundreds of other Veterans who have shared how they handled these questions and considerations. They’re men and women of all ages, from all branches of service, with a wide range of military and life experiences. Read more: news.va.gov/146482/veteran…

A preliminary evaluation of the effectiveness of massed delivery of PTSD psychotherapy in VA residential treatment pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41086558/

The signs of crisis don’t always look the way you expect. Knowing them can help you act when it matters most: VeteransCrisisLine.net/SignsOfCrisis.

We offer 20+ free apps to support your mental health—including people with PTSD and their loved ones. This Mental Health Awareness Month, discover free mental health support, available 24/7: ptsd.va.gov/appvid/mobile/… #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth

VA Research Wrap Up: New findings on suicide, spinal cord injury and stroke news.va.gov/146359/va-rese…

Trauma‑focused, discussion‑centered group therapy shows promise for men with military sexual trauma, who often face unique distress and low treatment use. 
Read more: pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41746685/

This Mental Health Month, hear powerful stories from Veterans just like you. Explore their stories: maketheconnection.net/mental-health-…

Sleep Disturbance Trajectories During Childhood and Early Adolescence Associated With Increased Suicide Risk pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41938230/

If you’re an older Veteran, VA has specialized services to help you cope with medical, cognitive, and mental health conditions that can arise later in life. VA is here to help: MentalHealth.va.gov/older-veterans…