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Feelings of Depression

Feelings of depression can impact your life in many ways. Things like feeling exhausted or down, a change in your eating or sleeping habits, trouble concentrating, or having a hard time dealing with stress can all stem from feeling depressed.

Here are resources for Veterans experiencing feelings of depression.

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You’re off to a good start! We’re sending you off site to trusted sources of information and support, primarily from VA. Return here for more options or consider contacting VA directly. Remember, you’ve earned the support.

Local Resources & Online Programs5 Resources

  • Find your Local VA Suicide Prevention Coordinator
    24/7 confidential crisis support for Veterans and their loved ones
    Visit
  • Suicide Prevention Steps and Resources
    Warning signs, intervention steps, and evidence-based treatments or a loved one in crisis
    Visit
  • Find VA Locations
    Search VA and in-network community care providers by your location and needs
    Visit
  • Readjustment Counseling
    Search Vet Centers for counseling and outreach services
    Visit
  • Coaching into Care
    Free call service for those wanting to help a Veteran in their life access mental health care
    Visit

Mental Health8 Resources

  • Depression Overview
    Signs and symptoms of depression
    Visit
  • Depression Treatment
    Depression treatment options and local or telehealth mental health specialists
    Visit
  • Depression Screening
    10 question anonymous depression screening
    Visit
  • Mental Health Support, Topics, and Resources
    Mental health resources by topic and support near you
    Visit
  • About Depression
    Self-help tools and VA resources to treat depression
    Visit
  • About Stress and Anxiety
    Self-help tools and VA resources to manage stress and anxiety
    Visit

LGBTQ+ Veterans2 Resources

  • LGBTQ+ Veteran Care Coordinator Facilities
    Directory of local LGBTQ+ Veteran Care Coordinator facilities
    Visit
  • LGBTQ+ Veterans Mental Health Resources
    Mental health resources for LGBTQ+ Veterans
    Visit

Firearm Storage1 Resource

  • Firearm Suicide Prevention and Lethal Means Safety
    Firearm and medication storage safety
    Visit

Relationships3 Resources

  • Loss of Interest or Pleasure
    Self-help tools and VA resources to connect with care
    Visit
  • Social Withdrawal and Isolation
    Self-help tools and VA resources to help if you are experiencing social withdrawal
    Visit
  • Relationship Problems
    Self-help tools and VA resources to help you improve relationships
    Visit

Sleep Problems3 Resources

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-i)
    Free course (SleepEZ) to help manage insomnia
    Visit
  • Path to Better Sleep Resources
    Free anonymous program to help you get better sleep
    Visit
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-i) Coach Mobile App
    A mobile app to help teach Veterans how to improve their sleep
    Visit