Serving in the military can put both a physical and mental strain on oneโs body. After years of intense training, fighting, carrying heavy equipment, and pushing oneโs mental toughness to the max, itโs normal to suffer from physical and mental health issues. When people leave the military, exercise as medicine has proven to be a beneficial source of improving oneโs overall … [Read more...]
How To Use VA Bereavement Counseling if Youโve Lost a Loved One
Did you know that as a Veteran or family member of a Veteran, you qualify for VA bereavement counseling benefits? If youโre the parent, child, or spouse of a service member or Veteran whoโs passed away, then this very helpful resource could assist in the mourning process and improve your quality of life going forward. Bereavement counseling, or grief counseling, can allow … [Read more...]
Veteran TBI and Suicide Are Directly Related; Get To Know the Facts
Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) affect millions of people a year. Theyโre extremely common, but many people have probably not heard of a TBI or what causes a TBI. TBIs can range from mild concussions to head injuries from motor vehicle accidents. Research has found that service members and Veterans, along with some other groups, are more likely to experience a traumatic brain … [Read more...]
Calling the Veterans Crisis Line Can Save Your Life
Mental health concerns havenโt always been at the forefront of the military or societyโs minds, but thankfully, things have been changing for the better. Unfortunately, that doesnโt mean that these problems go away, and the truth remains that Veterans consistently are at a higher risk of suicide than other demographics in the United States. The Veteran Crisis Line is available … [Read more...]
Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy for PTSD in Vets Is on the Rise
Military service is not for the weak. Itโs filled with physical and mental challenges, and many military personnel come away from it with physical and mental scarring. In the past 50 years, about 20-30% of all Veterans have had PTSD. While there are sources for PTSD management, many of those resources just donโt work for some. Veterans sometimes seek alternative ways to treat … [Read more...]
Shell Shock Laid the Foundation for Modern PTSD Treatment
Itโs safe to say that we still have a long way to go in terms of mental health in this country, but the glass-half-full point of view shows that we have also come a long way. Before post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) was a common term, โshell shockโ was making its rounds to describe the effects of war on troops. Learn more about the evolution of how mental health in the … [Read more...]