I need help for a depressed vet
Do you know a Veteran who is considering suicide?
no, not that I know of but they are depressed and need help
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Do you have help for someone who is back home and not doing well?
Yes we do, if you are a family member or friend of a Veteran who is having trouble adjusting to life at home, we can help. Our national Coaching Into Care program, our licensed psychologists and social workers will talk with you by phone, free of charge, to help you find your way around the VA system and figure out the best way to help the Veteran you care about
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can you tell me how to talk to a kid about suicide?
Yes, we can give you tips for talking to children of different ages about suicide. We have info to talk to preschoolers, school-age children, and others
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can you give me the signs that someone who is depressed might be thinking of doing something to hurt themselves?
Many Veterans don’t show any signs of an urge to harm themselves before doing so, but some may show signs of depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, or hopelessness.  They might also seem sad, depressed, or agitated most of the time.
and acting differently is a sign that something might be up?
Yes, they may change the way the act . They might start to do poorly in work or school and they might act violently or take risks
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is there any place that I can go online to read more on this?
You can get more information on our websites, we have info on suicide prevention and the support we offer.  You can also go to the Make the Connection website to get resources and watch stories of Veterans who have overcome depression
