Tag: Department of Veterans Affairs
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PTSD’s Impact on Families: A Veteran and His Son’s Struggle
On ‘Psychology Behind the Headlines’ hosts Patricia Wu, Jessica Reyes, and guest equine therapist Erin Cain discuss how PTSD affects military families. Family Struggles with Veteran’s PTSD Veterans with PTSD face immense challenges, and their families often suffer alongside them. Children may be forced into adult roles too early, impacting their own well-being. Finding Support…
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Prince William Supports Suicide Prevention: “At Your Side”
On ‘Psychology Behind the Headlines’, hosts Patricia Wu, Jessica Reyes, and guest therapist Ryan Heapy discuss Prince William’s recent efforts to support bereaved families of suicide victims. Sharing Stories Reduces Isolation Hearing from others, like Prince William, who have experienced similar loss combats feelings of isolation and offers hope. “At Your Side” Provides Practical Support…
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My PTSD is Ruining My Life. How Do I Start to Heal?
On “Life Quakes”, a veteran who is struggling after returning home with PTSD is having nightmares, flashbacks, and fear. This has strained his relationships and left him feeling isolated. He desperately wants to heal but doesn’t know where to start. Hosts Patricia Wu, Jessica Reyes, and guest Dr. Jude Black guides him with advice on…
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I Served My Country. Now, How Do I Fit Back Into My Life?
For many veterans, coming home can feel like entering a whole new world. The structure and sense of purpose from military life can be hard to replace. This veteran is struggling to readjust to civilian life, feeling disconnected and haunted by their experiences. They miss the close bonds they made in the military and can’t…
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New App is Helping Veterans Cope With Life’s Challenges
Hosts Patricia Wu, Jessica Reyes, and guest psychiatrist Dr. Dan Bober discuss an innovative virtual mental health platform for veterans. Breaking Barriers The platform, leveraging avatars for anonymity, aims to reduce stigma and encourage more veterans to seek help. Cognitive Behavioral Immersion A new therapeutic approach designed by Noah Robinson, offering hope and support through…
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Politics vs. Morals: Are You Being Swayed?
Join our hosts, Patricia Wu, Jessica Reyes, and guest expert Ryan Heapy in a compelling segment exploring the connection between moral values and political affiliation. They go more in depth with these three essential points: Awareness of Influence Understand that being deeply involved in politics can lead to justifying actions of your preferred political party…
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U.S. Veterans and Mental Health
United States veterans face a unique set of challenges when it comes to their mental health. The stress and trauma of military service can have long-lasting effects that can significantly impact a veteran’s quality of life. Mental health issues such as depression, anxiety, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) are common among veterans, and it is…