How has COVID affected mental health?

The COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant impact on people’s mental health since the very beginning. In fact, as many as four in 10 American adults experienced mental health concerns during the pandemic, which is an increase from previous statistics on the prevalence of anxiety and depression. Overall, the pandemic has led to an increase in anxiety, depression, suicidal ideation, PTSD, and substance use disorders.

How do I cope with stress?

There are many different ways that veterans can cope with stress, including seeing a mental health professional. When stress leads to other mental health concerns such as drinking or using drugs, the best way to cope with these challenges is to seek out treatment centers that specialize in addiction, mental health, and veteran-specific care.

How do I get help with PTSD?

If you are a veteran who is struggling with PTSD, you are not alone—and you are not out of options. Treatment facilities like Heroes’ Mile are made by veterans for veterans who are looking for help with COVID PTSD, addiction, and more.

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COVID PTSD: How Pandemic Stress Affects Veterans

The COVID-19 pandemic has thrown many different challenges at everyone in the United States over the past year. Unfortunately, the country isn’t in the clear yet. Even as the vaccine provides protection to more and more Americans, there are long-lasting side effects...

COVID PTSD: How Pandemic Stress Affects Veterans

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