Military, Veterans and Their Families

Military, Veterans and Their Families

Mental Health First Aid offers specialized training to address the mental health challenges faced by military service members and veterans. Over 40% of them experience mental health issues that can impact families, causing isolation, financial difficulties, and home stress.

Our training is grounded in evidence and teaches how to provide compassionate support. Combat and military life often lead to serious mental health problems, making it essential to understand their experiences and respond with empathy.

Breaking the Stigma Around Mental Health

Service members are often trained to appear tough, but when leaders, peers, and families openly discuss mental health, it creates a safe space for seeking help. Unsupportive military leadership, however, can cause service members and veterans to internalize stigma.

Change the way you talk about mental health, and make it OK to open up.

Recognizing the Signs and Supporting in Crisis

Military families often struggle to understand the challenges faced by their loved ones. It’s important to recognize signs of depression, PTSD, and suicidal thoughts. Veterans and service members are 57 times more likely to die by suicide compared to the general public.

Learning the Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) Action Plan, known as ALGEE, equips you to support them effectively during crises.

Supporting Families and Providing Hope

Many families act as full-time caregivers for veterans living with PTSD or depression. With proper tools and training, you can offer hope and aid in their healing journey.

Training Opportunities

Engaging in Mental Health First Aid training fosters understanding, reduces stigma, and empowers communities to care for military members, veterans, and their families.

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