Everyone faces challenges with their feelings or behaviors from time to time, but how does someone know if it’s a problem? Should they ask for help? And, if so, where? Does mental health treatment work?
For Mental Health Month this May, VA is encouraging Veterans to explore stories from hundreds of other Veterans whose experiences may provide answers to these questions. In their own words, the Veterans describe their challenges, why they sought help, and how treatment helped them find new ways to thrive.
Nick, an Army Veteran, speaks candidly about his drinking and suicidal thoughts. A friend’s decision to drive Nick to a VA hospital led to inpatient care that started Nick’s path to recovery.
“Don’t wait to ask for help,” he urges. “We think that we can fix our problems ourselves, and you just have to accept that you might not be able to.”
Don’t wait. Find a Veteran story that speaks to you—and learn more about VA mental health resources—by visiting VA’s Mental Health Month website today.
If you'd like to receive mental health services, call 909-825-7084 option 2 to schedule an appointment.
 It’s no secret that moving the body carries a wealth of benefits for our Whole Health. How’s this for May motivation: An active lifestyle can reduce fatigue and improve sleep, decrease anxiety and depression, and promote brain health. It can also drastically decrease inflammation and the risk of developing chronic health conditions, such as heart disease, type 2 diabetes, hypertension, and obesity.
And the best part? There are so many ways we can move our bodies! For starters, try one of the five below:
It all depends on what results you’d like to focus on, whether that’s improving flexibility, balance, range of motion, mind-body connection, or something else. Whatever your goal, moving for your Whole Health is as simple as checking out the services – such as complementary and integrative health therapies – at VA Loma Linda.
Getting started with Whole Health is an easy process. Learn how to contact a care provider at 909-583-6851, build your personal health plan, and more at www.va.gov/WHOLEHEALTH/get-involved/get-started.asp.
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