Resources for Warfighter Trauma and Reintegration
Below are a number of resources that warfighters will find useful in navigating the challenges of reintegration and post-traumatic growth.
DOCUMENTARY FILMS: (both include Warfighter Advance)
WOUNDED HEROES DOCUMENTARY: a documentary film that will bring awareness to the many alternative treatments that will help traumatized veterans and 1st responders (2020).
Medicating Normal: Trailer from a documentary film (2019).
WEBSITE RESOURCES:
Medicating Normal - Resources page:
This website's "resources" page is a treasure trove of well-vetted information that everyone who is seeking mental health care needs to have including books, websites, drug information, withdrawal information, and alternatives.
Rxisk:
"Making medications safer for all of us."
The Inner Compass:
"Dedicated to helping people make more informed choices about taking and withdrawing from psychiatric medications."
BOOKS:
The Resilience Workbook: Essential Skills to Recover from Stress, Trauma, and Adversity
Schiraldi, Glenn R. 2017. Oakland, CA: New Harbinger Publications, Inc.
Available in hardcover and e-book on Amazon.
The Healthy Mind Cookbook: Big Flavor Recipes to Enhance Brain Function, Mood, Memory, and Mental Clarity
Katz, Rebecca (2015). New York, NY; Ten Speed Press.
Available in hardcover and e-book on Amazon.
A very complete list of books for consumers of mental health can be found here on the Medicating Normal website
PRACTICAL SOLUTIONS:
Drug Checklist
Take this "Lifesaving Checklist" with you to all of your doctor appointments to help your doctor provide you with all of the information you need for fully informed consent:
111 things to Try Before Going On Psychiatric Drugs - Video
Many of you are looking for safe and effective things to try before saying "yes" to psychiatric medications. Here is a helpful list of 111 things to try first.

111 things to Try Before Going On Psychiatric Drugs - Printable PDF
Many of you are looking for safe and effective things to try before saying "yes" to psychiatric medications. Here is a helpful list of 111 things to try first.
Other Resources:
- Warfighter Advance 7-day training OP - 202-239-7395
- Understanding PTSD and Aging
- PTSD Treating Women
- PTSD Help for Family and Friends
- Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) for PTSD
- National Institute of Mental Health - PTSD Booklet
- Hear Veterans share their experiences with PTSD and PTSD treatment at AboutFace
- Learn about and compare effective treatment options using the PTSD Treatment Decision Aid
- Explore the National Center for PTSD website for information, videos, and tools to help manage PTSD: www.ptsd.va.go
- VA Health Benefts 1-877-222-8387
- Military OneSource 1-800-342-9647
- VA PTSD Program Locator www.va.gov/directory/guide/ PTSD.asp
- Mental Health Services Locator http://findtreatment.samhsa.gov/
- Suicide Prevention 1-800-273-TALK (8255)
- Veterans & Mesothelioma Cancer Guide