PTSD can occur in any individual who has experienced a traumatic event, whether it be through combat, physical or sexual assault, natural disaster or childhood abuse.
While group therapy sessions for those with issues like PTSD or anger are commonplace at VA hospitals, clinics, and Vet Centers, a research team at the Bronx VA is doing relatively pioneering work by running a group for suicidal Veterans.
PTSD spares no neighborhoods. Veterans with PTSD who live in rural areas need access to care too and VA’s Office of Rural Health is conducting a pilot program to provide access to that care.
VA teamed with experts from 10 organizations to discuss the ties between tobacco use and mental health—including the ties with substance use disorders and PTSD.
Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) represents a significant health concern for millions of Veterans and their families and friends. The number of U.S. Veterans diagnosed with PTSD varies by service era.
Veterans with PTSD need to know that their care is working for them. Here are three signs to guide you and help you make decisions, track your progress and get the care you deserve.
Mental Health Month: two Veterans and a doctor held a panel on YouTube to discuss what mental health can, should and does mean to our nation’s Veterans.
Suicide prevention is VA’s top clinical priority.
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Marine Veteran Ben Kaler and Chaplain Habiby both served in 2nd Battalion, 4th Marines. Ben in Iraq and Habiby in Vietnam. Now Kaler is working to train Habiby and other clergy to educate faith communities to use their resources to better support Veterans and their families.
For Detrick, the events of the day took an emotional toll, resurfacing memories he’d rather forget of his time in Afghanistan.