Mental Health Toolkit

What if we prioritized our mental health in the same way we do our physical health? Spread the word that it's time for each of us to offer our mind the care and support it deserves.

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8ft3ZsPaztY
When we take care of our minds, we’re taking care for ourselves and everyone around us. Find mental health resources at LoveYourMindToday.org #LoveYourMind

Watch and share 'Battle Buddy,' a PSA from the Ad Council's "Don't Wait. Reach Out." campaign, that encourages Veterans to reach out for help before their challenges become overwhelming or reach a crisis point.

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Facebook
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G9C3Vh-BSHs
Stressful life events like divorce, job loss, or housing troubles can be risk factors for suicide. Among Veterans, these challenges can be compounded by stigma around seeking help. But there is hope – resources are available and suicide is preventable.

The “Don’t Wait, Reach Out” campaign encourages Veterans to reach out for help before their challenges become overwhelming or reach a crisis point.

If you or a Veteran you know needs support, find resources at VA.gov/REACH.

When Sharing on Instagram/Facebook Stories
Use 'sticker' feature to add a link to PSA:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G9C3Vh-BSHs

Twitter
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G9C3Vh-BSHs
Stressful life events can be risk factors for suicide. But there is hope – resources are available and suicide is preventable.

If you or a Veteran you know needs support, find resources at VA.gov/REACH.

#VetsReachOut

Watch and share 'Women Veterans,' a PSA from the Ad Council's “Don’t Wait. Reach Out” campaign which encourages Veterans to reach out for help before their challenges become overwhelming or reach a crisis point.

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Facebook
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GBLzdFXJyTw
Women make up 10% of Veterans in the U.S. and are the fastest growing group. As a Veteran, it isn’t always easy to reach out for help, but you are not alone.

The “Don’t Wait, Reach Out” campaign encourages Veterans to reach out for help before their challenges become overwhelming or reach a crisis point.

If you or a Veteran you know needs support, find resources at VA.gov/REACH.

When Sharing on Instagram/Facebook Stories
Use 'sticker' feature to add a link to PSA:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GBLzdFXJyTw

Twitter
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GBLzdFXJyTw
Women Veterans, it isn't always easy to reach out but you are not alone.
The “Don’t Wait, Reach Out” campaign encourages Women Veterans to reach out for help.
Find resources at VA.gov/REACH.
#VetsReachOut

Watch and share 'Boil,' a PSA from the Ad Council's "Don't wait. Reach Out." campaign, that encourages Veterans to reach out for help before their challenges become overwhelming or reach a crisis point.

Below is the suggested social copy to use when sharing this video:

Facebook
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S7SOfx7X13g
Stressful life events like divorce, job loss, or housing troubles can be risk factors for suicide. Among Veterans, these challenges can be compounded by stigma around seeking help. But there is hope – resources are available and suicide is preventable.

The “Don’t Wait, Reach Out” campaign encourages Veterans to reach out for help before their challenges become overwhelming or reach a crisis point.

If you or a Veteran you know needs support, find resources at VA.gov/REACH.

When Sharing on Instagram/Facebook Stories
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S7SOfx7X13g
Use 'sticker' feature to add a link to PSA:

Twitter
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S7SOfx7X13g
Stressful life events can be risk factors for suicide. But there is hope – resources are available.

If you or a Veteran you know needs support, find resources at VA.gov/REACH.

#VetsReachOut

Watch and share the Ad Council's "Don't wait. Reach Out." PSA, 'The Question', where we ask an important question and encourage Veterans to do for themselves what they would do for others.

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Facebook
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7InsC5TScjY&feature=youtu.be
Veterans are trained to endure tough challenges, especially when it comes to helping others. Stigma can make it difficult to reach out if you're struggling, but there is hope—resources are available, and suicide is preventable.

In Ad Council's new “Don't Wait. Reach Out” PSA, we ask an important question to encourage Veterans to do for themselves what they would do for others.

If you or a Veteran you know needs support, find resources at VA.gov/REACH.

When Sharing on Instagram/Facebook Stories
Use 'sticker' feature to add a link to PSA:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7InsC5TScjY&feature=youtu.be

Twitter
Veterans are trained to endure tough challenges, especially when it comes to helping others.

Veterans, do for yourself what you would do for others. If you or a Veteran you know needs support, find resources at VA.gov/REACH.

#VetsReachOut

Use these tips and messages to spread the word about the "Don't Wait. Reach Out." campaign, which encourages Veterans to reach out for help before their challenges become overwhelming or reach a crisis point.

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Suicide is preventable and we can all be part of the solution by checking in with Veterans in our lives. Help Veterans get the help they need by sharing this graphic.

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Don’t wait. Reach out. Life can have its challenges. Resources are available. If you or a Veteran you know needs support, get help today: VA.gov/REACH. #VetsReachOut

Instagram/Facebook Stories
Use the 'sticker' feature to add a link to VA.gov/REACH.

Twitter
Don’t wait. Reach out. Life can have its challenges. Resources are available.

If you or a Veteran you know needs support, get help today:

VA.gov/REACH #VetsReachOut

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Opening up can be hard. Remind the Veteran(s) in your life that reaching out is the first step to getting the support and help they've earned by sharing this graphic.

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Instagram & Facebook
Reaching out is the first step to getting the support you’ve earned.
VA.gov/REACH #VetsReachOut

Instagram/Facebook Stories
Use the 'sticker' feature to add a link to VA.gov/REACH.

Twitter
Reaching out is the first step to getting the support you’ve earned.
VA.gov/REACH #VetsReachOut

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Download and share this graphic to remind Veterans they don't have to face their life challenges alone. Resources are available at VA.gov/REACH.

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Instagram & Facebook
Veterans are trained to be resilient, which can make it hard to reach out for help. Don’t Wait. Reach Out. encourages Veterans to seek help before they’re in crisis.

If you or a Veteran you know needs support, you can find resources at VA.gov/REACH. #VetsReachOut

Instagram/Facebook Stories
Use the 'sticker' feature to add a link to VA.gov/REACH.

Twitter
Veterans are trained to be resilient, which can make it hard to reach out for help.

Don’t Wait. Reach Out. encourages Veterans to seek help before they’re in crisis.

If you or a Veteran you know needs support, you can find resources at VA.gov/REACH.

#VetsReachOut

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Veterans are trained to be resilient, which can make it hard to reach out for help. Download and share this graphic to remind them it's okay to ask for help.

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Instagram & Facebook
If you’re a Veteran who may be struggling, do for yourself what you’d do for others. Don’t wait. Reach out.

Find resources across life’s challenges at VA.gov/REACH. #VetsReachOut

Instagram/Facebook Stories
Use the 'sticker' feature to add a link to VA.gov/REACH.

Twitter
If you’re a Veteran who may be struggling, do for yourself what you’d do for others.

Don’t wait. Reach out.

Find resources across life’s challenges at VA.gov/REACH.

#VetsReachOut

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Transitioning from service and adjusting to civilian life can be hard, but reaching out for help shouldn't be. Help Veterans take the first step to getting the support they've earned by sharing this graphic.

Below is the suggested social copy to use when sharing this image:

Instagram & Facebook
If you’re a Veteran who may be struggling, do for yourself what you’d do for others. Don’t wait. Reach out. Find resources for life transitions and adjusting to civilian life at VA.gov/REACH. #VetsReachOut

Instagram/Facebook Stories
Use the 'sticker' feature to add a link to VA.gov/REACH.

Twitter
If you’re a Veteran who may be struggling, do for yourself what you’d do for others.

Don’t wait. Reach out.

Find resources for life transitions and adjusting to civilian life at VA.gov/REACH.

#VetsReachOut

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Reaching out is the first step to getting the support Veterans have earned. Share this graphic to let the Veteran(s) in your life know they can create a personalized resource list to help them with any life challenges they may be facing.

Below is the suggested social copy to use when sharing this image:

Instagram & Facebook
Reaching out is the first step to getting the support you’ve earned. Visit VA.gov/REACH for a personalized resource list. #VetsReachOut

Instagram/Facebook Stories
Use the 'sticker' feature to add a link to VA.gov/REACH.

Twitter
Reaching out is the first step to getting the support you’ve earned. Visit VA.gov/REACH for a personalized resource list. #VetsReachOut

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