HERE. IS. BETTER. features veterans overcoming the debilitating effects of PTSD with treatments that can bring hope. Watch now on Amazon or AppleTV.
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Nearly 13 million American adults suffer from PTSD.
There are effective treatments and you CAN get better.
HERE. IS. BETTER. documents 4 Veterans in their inspiring journeys through treatment.
Watch now!
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AppleTV: apple.co/3NofVpx
A soldier’s story is always personal, but never more than in HERE. IS. BETTER., a new doc with unprecedented access inside trauma therapy sessions of Veterans battling PTSD. Hope makes the mission possible.
In theaters 6/23 on digital 6/27. HereIsBetter.org/join-us
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On the 25th anniversary of 9/11, we remember all those whose lives were forever changed by that day.
If you or someone you love needs support:
• @988Lifeline: Call or text 988 for 24/7 crisis support
• @Voices_Center: Support for 9/11 families, survivors & responders
ALT 9/11 Memorial. Photo by Julien DI MAJO on Unsplash
Honored to share #HereIsBetterDoc with #Veterans and their families at the Vietnam Veterans of America Buckeye State Council meeting last week. Thank you to everyone who attended and joined the conversation about #PTSD and treatment.
ALT HERE. IS. BETTER. representative at resource table
ALT Attendees watching documentary film
Join the Shelby County Veterans Service Commission for a screening of #HereIsBetterDoc. It will be a powerful evening focused on #PTSD, healing, and hope.
📅 April 23 | 6:00 PM (doors open at 5:30)
📍 Sidney Historic Theatre
Free and open to the public
ALT Image featuring participants in the film along with details about the date, time, and location of the screening.
Our partner, @ReturnVeterans, wrapped their HERE. IS. BETTER. road show, traveling 1,000+ miles from Portland to communities around the Pacific Northwest. We are so grateful for their help sparking conversations on PTSD. To make an impact in your community, get in touch!
ALT Collage of photos from HERE. IS. BETTER. road show featuring panelists and members of RVP.
Walla Walla, WA—this Thursday (2/12)
🎬 HERE. IS. BETTER. (FREE screening)
🕠 Doors at 5:30 PM
🗣️ Film + panel discussion
📚 CEUs available
Register:
returningveterans.org/events…
Grateful to @ReturnVeterans for bringing this conversation to Walla Walla.
Yesterday, our volunteer ambassadors Bob and Jane Casher attended the @kyveterans Veteran and Military Family Conference in Louisville, KY to raise awareness about PTSD, treatment, and #HereIsBetterDoc. Grateful to KDVA and the Cashers for making these conversations possible.
ALT Volunteer ambassadors Bob and Jane Casher at the HERE. IS. BETTER. PTSD information table
On #VeteransDay, we thank all who’ve served for their courage and sacrifice. We’re especially grateful to the Veterans and families from HERE. IS. BETTER. Your stories embody resilience, service, and hope, and continue to inspire us all.
Free showing of #hereisbetterdoc on Friday, November 7th at 1:00PM!
Georgia VECTR Center
1001 S. Armed Forces Blvd. Warner Robins, GA
Thank you to @DAVAuxiliary and our amazing ambassadors Bob & Jane Casher for the opportunity to sponsor the DAV Auxiliary Fall Conference. We were proud to raise awareness of PTSD treatment and connect with so many inspiring people. #HereIsBetterDoc
ALT HERE. IS. BETTER. team at their PTSD info table at the DAV Auxiliary Fall Conference
🎬 Join Returning Veterans Project for a FREE screening of HERE. IS. BETTER. on Sept 13 at Pacific Univ (Forest Grove, OR)!
✅ CEU credits
🍴 Free lunch, parking & goodie bag
📲 RSVP: ow.ly/K52L50WArCz
Movies That Matter presents a free screening of HERE. IS. BETTER. at @themodernfw on August 5 at 7 p.m. Learn more and reserve your spot here: bit.ly/3GMr3NF. Thank you @CityofFortWorth for bringing our message of hope for PTSD to your community.
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How common is PTSD? About 6 out of 100, or 6%, of adults will have PTSD at some point in their lives. Read more about PTSD and its causes:
ptsd.va.gov/publications/pri…
#PTSD #PTSDsymptoms #PTSDawareness
For many with PTSD, July 4th fireworks can trigger anxiety or flashbacks.
Here are tips to manage expected & unexpected fireworks from the National Center for PTSD: ptsd.va.gov/understand/what/…
Wishing a safe 4th of July to all.
#PTSDawareness #FireworksAndPTSD #MentalHealthAwareness
ALT Firework in the sky Photo by Anthony Roberts on Unsplash
June is #PTSDAwarenessMonth. Host a screening of #HereIsBetter, a powerful doc that highlights real PTSD stories and evidence-based treatments. Spark awareness, hope, and change in your community. Learn more: pages.insightly.services/YYT…
#ptsdawareness #EndTheStigma
As Memorial Day nears, we honor those who gave their lives in service to our country, during or after their service. We remember their sacrifice and stand with their loved ones—your strength and courage are never forgotten.
Photo by Justin Casey on Unsplash
ALT American flags on servicemembers' graves
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Support friends and family who may be struggling this season by letting them know it’s okay to talk about PTSD. Find resources for helping a loved one with PTSD: bddy.me/47d1HQk
EMDR therapy is a PTSD therapy seen in HERE. IS. BETTER. This treatment combines exposure therapy with guided eye movements that help you process traumatic memories & change how you react to them.
There are PTSD therapies that can help. Learn more: HereIsBetter.org/resources
Prolonged exposure therapy is one of the three trauma focused PTSD therapies (as supported by the most evidence) seen in HERE. IS. BETTER.
Exposure therapy can be particularly helpful for flashbacks and nightmares.
There is help for PTSD. Learn more: HereIsBetter.org/resources
In HERE. IS. BETTER. we see 3 types of trauma focused PTSD therapies that are supported by the most evidence.
One of those therapies is CPT, which helps you recognize the ways of thinking that keep you stuck. For PTSD, cognitive therapy is often paired with exposure therapy.
Happy holidays from #HereIsBetterDoc!
What a year! We’ve screened in theaters across the US, released the film on digital, & had many inspiring community screenings & conversations around PTSD.
We look forward to continuing to share the film to those who need it most in 2024.
