Join Warriors for Life (WFL) TONIGHT for "Mental Health Relapse!"

Col (Ret) Mikel Burroughs
Apr 18
3 min read

Drop in TONIGHT with Volunteer and Army Veteran Mikel Burroughs for "Burly's Warriors" edition of Warriors for Life (WFL) Online, presented by Victory for Veterans, Inc. (VFV).

We are asking everyone to share who we are and what support that Victory for Veterans, Inc. (VFV) is providing via WFL. If you know someone who is a veteran, first responder or a family member/caregiver, please ask them to join us for at least one meeting so they can learn more about what we do and how they can share their wisdom with others who may be able to learn from them.

TONIGHT's Topic: "Mental Health Relapse!"

Join Mikel & Friends, TONIGHT and let's get together online for the Warriors for Life (WFL) as we discuss "Mental Health Relapse!"

When you feel well, the last thing you want to think about is a relapse of a mental illness. But you can do a lot to lower the risk of relapse if you plan ahead.

Symptoms of a mental illness may come back or worsen at times. People use terms like "relapse," "dips," and "blips" to describe this experience. While you can't guarantee that you'll never feel unwell again, you can take a lot of steps to help prevent or reduce the impact of a relapse or worsening symptoms. You can look for early warning signs, create a plan to help with difficult situations, and take care of yourself. These steps may help you take action before symptoms become a major problem and help lessen the effect of symptoms on your day-to-day life. This is based on the principles of self-management, which means you take charge of your health. It may sound daunting, but self-management is really about building small, practical strategies into your day.

When it comes to preventing relapse, there are three big parts to self-management: identifying your warning signs, taking action, and seeking outside help when it's needed. The best time to do self-management planning is when you're well.

6 Mental Health Relapse Triggers

Relapse Prevention Strategies

Relapse Prevention Plan

A mental health relapse prevention plan is a proactive strategy to help individuals maintain their well-being and prevent setbacks in their recovery journey. It involves identifying potential triggers, developing coping mechanisms, and establishing a support system.

We'll talk about the Key components of a mental health relapse prevention plan!

Our Vision at Victory for Veterans, Inc. (VFV) is simple: "Where Hope, Support, and Healing come together!"

We encourage you to join us, Everyone is Welcome, Everyone Matters, You Matter to Us, so Talk to Us! — invite a friend!

Warriors for Life (WFL) Online "Burly's Warriors" edition, presented by Victory for Veterans, Inc. (VFV) — (TONIGHT), April 19, 2025 @ 4:30 PM PT, 5:30 PM MT, 6:30 PM CT, & 7:30 PM ET

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