family resources
PTSD is a chronic condition that does not usually getter better without treatment. If you are not sure about your child's symptoms, get a consult from a qualified health care practitioner.
Information
- Find and read a book about PTSD
- Explore Cornell University's site on PTSD
- Read the Department of Health and Human Services' PTSD primer
Take Action
- Give a ride to a veteran in need through the VA's innovative Volunteer Transportation Network
- Find ways to volunteer near you through I Participate
- Talk to your family members about PTSD, and encourage your son or daughter to get a mental health checkup
- Encourage your loved one to get a mental health checkup, and offer to help them find resources
Resources
- Learn about Vet Centers, and find the one near your family
- Share the PTSD self-test with your son or daughter
- Visit the University of Michigan's Welcome Back Parenting site
- Visit the Department of Defense's Military Homefront
- Search the directory of Veterans Service Organizations
- Veterans Suicide Prevention Hotline
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