Today is #WorldMentalHealthAwarenessDay! How are you being #mindful of your mental health? Let us know in the comments below!

Today for #WorldMentalHealthDay, #HereIsBetterFilm wants to remind everyone: mental health is a human right. We MUST challenge the stigma of mental health and PTSD. If you or are a loved one needs PTSD resources, head to our website or watch our film. HereIsBetter.org

Testimonials, from organizations such as Cohen Clinic at Alaska Behavioral Health, makes our mission worthwhile. With discussion guides available, screen #HereIsBetterDoc for your local community via @RocoFilms and help us raise awareness of evidence based PTSD treatments. hereisbetter.org/host-a-screeni…

HERE. IS. BETTER. is meant “to help audiences who may be experiencing the aftermath of any devastating event and are unable to find a path forward.” - Jack Youngelson director. Hope makes the mission possible. hereisbetter.org/host-a-screeni…

On Veterans Day, & all days- the HERE. IS. BETTER. team celebrates all Veterans for their service. We especially thank the heroes in our film, who bravely opened their lives to us in the hope of spreading awareness about PTSD. We couldn’t have done this without you. #VeteransDay

“There is a change that occurs in the brain when someone goes through a trauma." - Dr. Kate Chard, in HERE. IS. BETTER. Every year, nearly 13,000,000 American adults suffer from PTSD. You are not alone. There are treatments. Learn more on our website: HereIsBetter.org/resources

“It’s given me hope.” - John, participant in HERE. IS. BETTER. Sometimes the hardest part of treatment is asking for help. There IS help available for PTSD. Go to our website to learn more. HereIsBetter.org

We've been so lucky to find amazing partners during our HERE. IS. BETTER. release who all do incredible work in the PTSD/Veteran space. Today we spotlight Vets4Warriors, a national 24/7 support network for Veterans and military communities. Learn more: Vets4Warriors.com

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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/YYTJLZ #ptsdawareness #EndTheStigma

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/wha… Wishing a safe 4th of July to all. #PTSDawareness #FireworksAndPTSD #MentalHealthAwareness

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/p… #PTSD #PTSDsymptoms #PTSDawareness

Movies That Matter presents a free screening of HERE. IS. BETTER. at The Modern on August 5 at 7 p.m. Learn more and reserve your spot here: bit.ly/3GMr3NF. Thank you City of Fort Worth for bringing our message of hope for PTSD to your community.