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Mental Health First Aid
for Military, Veterans and Their Families

Stand with your community and learn to identify, understand and help someone who may be experiencing a mental health or substance use challenge.

Mental Health First Aid for Military, Veterans and Their Families

Military, veterans and their families face significant challenges in accessing mental health care. This evidence-based and early-intervention training program helps to decrease stigma, address tough challenges and allow these adults to show up fully in their daily lives and support those around them.

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Mental Health Matters in Military Communities

1 in 4

Nearly 1 in 4 active-duty members showed signs of a mental health condition.

57%

The suicide rate for veterans is 57% greater than non-veterans.

88%

of veterans’ caregivers report increased stress or anxiety.

How Mental Health First Aid for Military, Veterans and Their Families Can Help

Addresses common mental health concerns encountered by veterans, active-duty military and their families.

Reduces stigma.

Teaches strategies for service members, veterans and their families to create an environment that encourages open dialogue about mental health.

Offers self-care strategies for mental wellbeing.

Provides resources where military members, veterans and their families can get professional help.

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Anthony Campbell admits he used to be a “yeller.” Whether it was the way he was raised or his military background that instilled the behavior — probably a bit of both, he said — taking a Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) course helped him realize there were other effective ways to communicate. “I used to yell a lot to get my point across, especially because […]...

Mental Health First Aid
for Military, Veterans and Their Families