20 years. That’s how long it took one Marine Corps Veteran – a helicopter mechanic, Iraq War combat Veteran, self-described adventurer – to finally say yes. It took one rec therapist in Cleveland who wouldn’t give up on him. This week is his first time at the National Disabled Veterans Winter Sports Clinic. Stay tuned all week for more episodes of the Downhill Daily! Learn more: www.wintersportsclinic.org U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs: www.va.gov Proudly supported by DAV: www.dav.org #VeteransFirst #WinterSportsClinic #AdaptiveSports #DisabledVeterans #DAV #recreationtherapy

PTSD Coach is a free and publicly available mobile app for people with Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and those interested in learning more about PTSD. It was created by a team at the National Center for PTSD, Department of Veterans Affairs. This app provides users with education about PTSD, information about professional care, a self-assessment for PTSD, opportunities to find support, and tools that can help users manage the stresses of daily life with PTSD. Tools range from relaxation skills and positive self-talk to anger management and other common self-help strategies. Users can customize tools based on their preferences and integrate their own contacts, photos, and music. This app can be used by people who are in treatment as well as those who are not.