NAMI | Veterans

Sharing information and support is the heart of NAMI's mission. This is the place to access the information that matters most to you, such as targeted news, personal stories and features and other resources. You are also invited to join a conversation in our Discussion Groups, where you may ask questions and find support with others who know where you're coming from. This community below will grow and change over time, based on your feedback and use. If you would like to make recommendation, or suggest a new community, please contact us.

Purple Hearts for PTSD: Report Calls for Change in Military Culture
6/28/2012
NAMI released a special report today, Parity for Patriots: The Mental Health Needs of Military Personnel, Veterans and their Families.

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Discussion Groups

Living with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
Find support, share knowledge, ask questions and meet people who've been there.

Missing Persons
Share information and support for locating or reaching out to loved ones who are missing.

Veterans Forum
Find support, share knowledge, ask questions and meet people who've been there.

Recent Discussions

I'm Bipolar, ADHD, Diabetic and Alcoholic Vet

should i tell new friends i am sick and try to work?

Conversion Disorder

Education and Support Programs

Knowledge Base

The Sergeant Sullivan Center
The Sergeant Sullivan Center offers helpful information and resources for assisting post-deployed with guidance on their health care issues, including mental health care.

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Sharing Knowledge

Benefits of Volunteer Employment
Volunteer work is real work, with real responsibilities, real opportunities, real rewards. The only real difference is one of salary. I don't wish to minimize this difference, because mental health consumers are one of the most economically disenfranchised of all populations in America.

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