Mental Health for Military Veterans
All-era veterans, family members of veterans. Real stats, specific resources, and guidance written for the particular culture of this profession — not generic advice.
Why mental health looks different here
Combat or not, the transition from military to civilian is identity-dissolving. The rank structure, clarity, and brotherhood are gone — replaced by ambiguity. Plus: moral injury is its own wound, different from PTSD.
Profession-specific resources
Built for your job. Not generic EAP. These know the culture.
Most common issues in veterans
Based on prevalence data for this profession. Each links to a specific resource on Typical Male.
Licensure / fitness-for-duty — what's real and what's myth
For active-duty: mental health care is a legal right under the UCMJ. For veterans: zero impact on current employment unless you're in a cleared position (then the SF-86 Question 21 has specific exemptions for PTSD/combat treatment — consult a security-clearance attorney if concerned).
The PHQ-9 + GAD-7 screeners your doctor uses. Private. Printable for your appointment. Tracks over time.
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