05/05/2021
STAGGERING STATISTICS
Every week, more than 1,000 returning veterans are diagnosed with PTS.
Did you Know? Every day, 20 veterans commit su***de.
Thousands of families struggle with the side effects of PTS, which can lead to drug and alcohol abuse, debilitating depression and su***de.
Monterey Aquatic Therapy Center offers Aquatic therapy for veterans with PTS.
Contact the National Su***de Prevention Lifeline (Lifeline) at 1-800-273-TALK (8255), or text the Crisis Text Line (text HELLO to 741741). The deaf and hard of hearing can contact the Lifeline via TTY at 1-800-799-4889. The Veterans Crisis Line is 1-800-273-8255 and Press 1 to talk to someone or send a text message to 838255 to connect with a VA responder. You can also start a confidential online chat session at veteranscrisisline.net/get-help/chat.
The results are often profound and immediate. Aquatic therapy benefits are:
Reduced stress and anxiety
Better sleep
Minimized physical pain, joint compression and muscle tension
Profound sense of calm and well-being
Decrease in emotional pain
Decreased heart rate and rate of respiration
Decreased dependency on pain medication
Enhanced immune system response
These are just some of the powerful healing effects of warm water therapy treatment on patients suffering from a wide range of illnesses and injuries.
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Free, confidential support for Veterans in crisis and their families and friends. Call the Veterans Crisis Line at 1-800-273-8255 and Press 1 or text to 838255.