The Real Warriors Campaign: A New Resource for Veterans

Military service members face a number of highly stressful situations, including deployment, combat exposure, and reintegration. Therefore, it is not surprising that we see high rates of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), as well as other difficulties (for example, alcohol use, physical health problems, and suicide), among those in the military. In addition, military service can be stressful for the friends and families of service members.

Fortunately, there are resources available for military service members and their families. The Defense Centers of Excellence for Psychological Health and Traumatic Brain Injury recently launched an initiative called the Real Warriors Campaign. This campaign is designed to promote resilience, recovery, and support for returning service members, veterans, and their families. You can learn more about this resource in this article.