Problem

Mental disorders reported in 26% of returning soldiers from Iraq and Afghanistan.

1 in 6 troops from Iraq met the screening criteria for major depression, generalized anxiety disorder or PTSD.

There is a sharp rise in divorce rates for military personnel: 28% increase in 2005, and a 53 % increase since 2000.

About 1/3 of the adult homeless population served their country in the Armed Services.

The Gift

Operation Healthy Reunions is a first-of-its-kind program that educates soldiers, their families, and medical staff about mental health issues to decrease stigma and ensure that military families receive the prompt and high-quality care they deserve. In partnership with the leading military organizations and local care providers, NMHA distributes educational materials on such topics as reuniting with your spouse and children, adjusting after war, depression and post-traumatic stress disorder.

NMHA also partners with other national and local organizations, including our national network of affiliates, to reach out to veterans through educational materials, such as brochures and fact sheets, and also through local employers, churches, schools and recreational centers. In the field of mental health, knowledge is key to eliminating the devastating effects of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and other mental health disorders.