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The relationship between social connection and PTSD

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a mental health disorder caused by exposure to traumatic events that overwhelm one’s ability to cope. Social connection can help.

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Learning to cope with grief

Grief is the emotional response to loss, often associated with the loss of a loved one. However, grief is not always tied to a traumatic event and can arise from other significant changes or losses in life.

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Keeping Connected this Veterans’ Health Week

Veterans’ Health Week is a Department of Veterans’ Affairs initiative that is held annually in October and aims to raise awareness and improve the mental and physical health of current and ex-serving Defence Force members.

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Explaining moral injury

Moral injury is the psychological and emotional distress that occurs when our core values are betrayed. This can include actions that may be contrary to what we consider fair or just.

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Walking around Australia for veterans

Garth Murray is a local Townsville veteran who has been accessing Mates4Mates services since he was medically discharged in 2017. Now, Garth wants to give back to support other veterans and family members.

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Supporting our diversity and belonging journey with ISS

Mates4Mates is excited to announce a partnership with ISS to support our diversity and belonging journey.