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Mental Health

We Are The Mighty doesn't shy away from the hard conversations. Our mental health hub covers PTSD, MST, TBI, suicide prevention, and resources available to every military member veteran who needs support.

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The Red Star Banner gives families of veteran suicide a new name and national community

By Blake Stilwell

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A former soldier with a TBI found his purpose in helping other veterans

By Stephen Ruiz

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‘The Deadly Gap:’ Veterans wait to get benefits until it’s too late

By Blake Stilwell

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‘The weight he carried’: Memorial Day and the battle at home

By Jessica Manfre

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Reports show a military spouse commits suicide every 8 days

By Sara Jane Ginn

ALVS Director Ben Schrader (right) acting in a scene in a short film for the Patton Project.
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General Patton’s grandson help heal veterans through filmmaking

By Blake Stilwell

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Project R3con wants special operators to know there is plenty of life after TBI

By Jessica Manfre

A Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) patient walks through a virtual reality scenario at the Computer Assisted Rehabilitation Environment (CAREN) Laboratory at National Intrepid Center of Excellence (NICoE) at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Bethesda, Md., March 20, 2017. The patient is attached to a safety harness and walks on a treadmill on a platform that moves and rotates in conjunction with movements of the projected environment. Motion capture cameras track the patient’s movements via reflective markers that are applied to the patient and supply data on physical deficits to physical therapists. (U.S. Air Force photo by J.M. Eddins Jr.)
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‘Invisible Battles:’ An infantry veteran’s essay on surviving and thriving with a TBI

By Kyle Lantman

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Marine Corps veteran returns to face a new dragon for the VA’s ‘Keep It Secure’ campaign

By Katherine Torres-Pummill

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After losing a family friend, Matt Rogers uses his voice to confront veteran suicide

By Kathryn Butler

A person running on a gravel road in a desert landscape, holding a large American flag. Behind them is a blue and tan SUV, with mountains visible in the background. The runner is wearing a light-colored shirt, black shorts, white shoes, and sunglasses.
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Team Red, White & Blue runners kick Off 3,000-mile relay across the United States

By Team Mighty

Suicide Prevention Program (SPP) staff members offer resources, skills, and training aids during 593rd Expeditionary Sustainment Command suicide prevention training at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, Sept. 26, 2024. The JBLM SPP stressed the importance of using the resources, skills, and training to ensure strong and unified climates that reinforce getting assistance in order to mitigate suicides. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Eve Moore)
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U.S. military suicides rose in 2023 despite prevention efforts

By Kait Hanson

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Fighting a different battle: A veteran psychiatrist’s call to end military mental health stigma

By Dr. James Polo

A sign reading "Your Life Matters" is seen at the entrance to the Nebraska National Guard air base in Lincoln, Nebraska, on Sept. 9, 2022. September is National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month and Sept. 10, 2022 is World Suicide Prevention Day. If you or someone you know is experiencing thoughts of suicide, know that you are not alone and that someone is always available to listen. Free and confidential support is available 24/7, 365 days a year with the National Veterans Crisis Line. Dial 988 then press 1 to get connected to a caring, qualified responder trained to support Veterans. The Veterans Crisis Line serves Veterans, service members, National Guard and Reserve members, and those who support them. You don’t have to be enrolled in VA benefits or health care to call. Help is available. Make the call today. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Lisa Crawford)
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Understanding the depth of loss: A daughter reflects on faith after her father’s suicide

By Brenleigh Lack

After his son’s death, this Army vet found a new purpose
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After his son’s death, this Army vet found a new purpose

By Jessica Manfre

A group of 19 people, mostly men and one woman, posing outdoors on a grassy area with trees and string lights in the background. Most are dressed in business casual attire, with some wearing suits and ties. Several individuals are holding drinks, and two men are kneeling in the front. There is a patio heater behind the group.
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Veterans Beer Club, founded by Marines, helps veterans from coast to coast

By Joel Searls

Wayne Peacock visits with service members.

MIGHTY 25: USAA CEO Wayne Peacock leads the way in military suicide prevention

By Jessica Manfre

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Restoring honor and releasing the shame of suicide

By Kerri Jeter

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Face the Fight gains momentum in battle to end vet suicide

By Team Mighty

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5 tips for mental toughness from a grunt

By Uncle Walkie