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Veterans are five times more likely to experience major depression than civilians — this is a common challenge, not a personal weakness. 1

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Combat veterans receiving short-term counseling showed medium-to-large improvements in PTSD, anxiety, and depression symptoms. 3
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Over 40% of veterans with higher peer support engagement showed reliable positive change in psychiatric symptoms.2
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Among veterans diagnosed with depression, 33.2% also have a PTSD diagnosis — experiencing multiple conditions is common, and treatments exist for both.4

Helpful Resources

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StrongHearts Native Helpline is a culturally-appropriate domestic violence and dating violence helpline for American Indian/Alaska Native, available every day from 7AM to 10PM CT.
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Veteran’s Self-Check Quiz

Learn about whether stress or depression might be affecting you in a free, safe, and confidential way.
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Make the Connection

Hear veterans and their loved ones talk about their experiences, challenges, and recovery.
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Veteran’s Crisis Line

24/7, confidential crisis supports for Veterans, service members, and their loved ones.
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6 Coping Mechanisms for Anxiety & Depression
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Connect with Others

Talking openly with people you trust can provide perspective, strengthen positive relationships, and make daily challenges feel more manageable.
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Prioritize Physical Health

Eating well, exercising, getting enough sleep, and avoiding substances like drugs or alcohol can improve your ability to manage difficult emotions.
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Maintain Your Routine

Returning to familiar daily activities can offer a healthy distraction, restore a sense of purpose, and reduce feelings of isolation.
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Practice Stress Relief

Techniques like exercise, journaling, meditation, music, or deep breathing can redirect your focus and help ease tension.
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Limit Media Exposure
Reducing how much coverage you watch—or watching it with someone supportive—can prevent heightened anxiety from constant reminders.
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Seek Support
Reaching out to friends, family, mental health professionals, or faith communities is a sign of strength, not weakness.
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Page Sources
  1. Mission Roll Call. “The State of Veterans’ Mental Health [2024].” Mission Roll Call, 24 Sept. 2024, missionrollcall.org/veteran-voices/articles/the-state-of-veterans-mental-health/. Accessed 25 Feb. 2026.
  2. Ellison, Marsha Langer, et al. Examining the Impact of Peer Specialist Services on Housing and Behavioral Health among Veterans Residing in HUD-VASH. July 2020, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, https://www.va.gov/HOMELESS/nchav/docs/Ellison_ImpactPeerSpecialistServicesVeteransHUD-VASH_July2020.pdf
  3. Goodson, Jason, et al. “Combat Veteran Mental Health Outcomes After Short-Term Counseling Services.” Journal of Veterans Studies, vol. 11, no. 1, Apr. 2025, pp. 129–141, doi:10.21061/jvs.v11i1.672.
  4. Close, Laura. “Veterans’ Mental Health | PTSD, Anxiety, Addiction & More.” VeteranAddiction.org, updated 15 Dec. 2025, https://veteranaddiction.org/mental-health/
  5. “How to Cope With a Traumatic Event.” Military OneSource, 15 Jan. 2025, https://www.militaryonesource.mil/health-wellness/mental-health/how-to-cope-with-a-traumatic-event/