Military Mental Health

People who serve in the military and veterans can face unique challenges. There are many emotions involved with being at war. The stress encountered in service abroad can also play a role and cause mental health issues, including anxiety, posttraumatic stress disorder, depression and substance abuse.

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DSM-5 Draft Criteria Available

The draft criteria for the fifth edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders are available online at www.dsm5.org. The APA encourages those affected by mental illnesses to provide comment on proposed changes. Comments will be accepted through April 20. Visit DSM5.org.


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Mental Health: A Guide for Latinos and their Families (en EspaƱol)

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Healthy Minds Blog

The Healthy Minds. Healthy Lives. blog is provides information for those who want to learn more about maintaining their mental health.

Recent posts include Exercise - An effective treatment for mild to moderate depression, Maintaining Health in Stressful Jobs, Are Gray Skies and Short Days Making You S.A.D.? and Are Depression Symptoms the Same Across Cultures?.

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