Serving our country is worthy of every veteran’s pride and of the nation’s respect, and if you suffer from a mental health condition as a result, there are benefits available that are designed to help. Obtaining the compensation to which you’re so richly entitled, however, can be legally challenging, which makes retaining the skilled professional guidance of an experienced veteran’s mental health attorney an important first step.
Veterans Affairs Mental Health Services
Veterans Affairs (VA) has mental health services available for those who suffer a wide range of mental health conditions, including:
- PTSD
- Depression
- Anxiety
- Grief
- The psychological effects of military sexual trauma (MST)
Even those veterans who aren’t enrolled in VA health care may qualify for some services.
You’re Not Alone
If you have a veteran who can use some help in your civilian life, such as if you’re experiencing any of the following, it’s important to know that you’re not alone and that there are benefits available that can help:
- If you find that sleeping is a problem
- If you’re no longer able to manage your anger
- If adjusting to life as a civilian isn’t going smoothly
The fact is that, in 2023 alone, more than 1.7 million veterans received services related to their mental health at VA facilities, and these services include options like the following:
- Peer support from other veterans
- One-on-one counseling or therapy
- Prescription medications
- Any combination of the above
Extended Services
The federal government recognizes how damaging mental health problems can be and how vulnerable veterans are to these conditions, and in response, they offer help that goes beyond the services available at VA facilities.
Smartphone Apps
There are smartphone apps in place for veterans that are designed to complement other care services by helping them manage harmful symptoms related to stress or PTSD. Offerings include practicing mindfulness, managing personal reactions, and beyond.
The Veteran Training Portal
The Veteran Training online self-help portal for overcoming everyday challenges is an online service that is designed to help veterans manage their anger, develop more effective problem-solving skills, improve their parenting skills, and more. The tools employed in this portal are predicated on practices that have successfully helped other veterans and their families cope with the stressors they commonly face, and the services are free, don’t require registration or signing in, and don’t require the provision of any personal information.
The VA TeleMental Health Program
Veterans can also connect with VA mental health providers via their personal computers, phones, or other mobile devices, which amounts to help at one’s fingertips and can streamline the clunky process that’s often associated with mental health visits.
Contact an Experienced Veterans Benefits Attorney Today
If you’re a veteran who suffers from mental health concerns, you’re certainly not alone, and receiving the benefits to which you’re entitled can help considerably. Maaz Quraishi is a well-respected veteran’s mental health attorney who recognizes how challenging your situation is and has the experience, commitment, and legal insight to help ensure that you receive the full range of benefits you earned through your service to our country.
Your benefits are important to your future, so please don’t delay reaching out and contacting or calling us for more information about what we can do to help you today.