Podcasts about veterans mental health

Join us live from the New Hampshire Outdoor Expo ‪as we chat with the dedicated team from Tri-State Disabled Veterans, a nonprofit that has been taking disabled veterans on life-changing fishing trips for nearly three decades. Learn how their bass fishing tournaments provide camaraderie, healing, and outdoor adventure for veterans, many of whom only get to fish once a year due to mobility challenges. Hear inspiring stories of veterans overcoming obstacles, volunteer boat captains giving back, and the power of water therapy for PTSD. Find out how you can donate, volunteer, or participate to support this incredible mission. Get involved:Tri-State Disabled Veterans Also check out:‪3rd Alarm Charters to book a trip with Capt MattIf you're looking to start your own podcast but aren't sure how to do it, check out Mission Cast Media

Send us a textFelicia Robinson is a passionate advocate for military families and veterans, serving as a key figure in the nonprofit organization Connected Warriors. With a rich background rooted in military culture—she grew up in an Air Force family and is married to an active duty member—Robinson channels her personal experiences into her professional endeavors. Her work focuses on integrating trauma-conscious yoga and mentorship programs for service members, veterans, first responders, and their families. Robinson's commitment to fostering resilience and wellness is exemplified through her dedication to Connected Warriors, where she helps provide vital support through yoga and holistic practices.Visit Connected Warriors' website here: https://connectedwarriors.org/Key Takeaways:Connected Warriors offers trauma-conscious yoga classes and mentoring programs for veterans and first responders, contributing significantly to their overall well-being.Transitioning from military to civilian life presents unique challenges, making community support and structured wellness programs vital.Yoga, meditation, and holistic practices are increasingly recognized for their therapeutic effects, aiding in alleviating PTS symptoms and enhancing overall quality of life.Thanks for listening to this episode. Check out:

Join us for a crucial conversation with Adelena Marshall, a dedicated VA Mental Health R.N., as we explore the vital mental health services provided by the Jesse Brown VA Medical Center.Adelina shares insights on the challenges veterans face, including the ongoing struggle with PTSD and suicide prevention, and highlights the importance of specialized care within the VA system. We also discuss the recent meeting between National Nurses United and VA Secretary McDonough, focusing on the push for increased funding and staffing to better support veterans. Whether you're a veteran, a family member, or someone interested in the well-being of those who served, this discussion sheds light on the invaluable resources available and the ongoing efforts to enhance veteran care. - Introduction and Welcome to Adelina Marshall- Overview of Adelina's Role and Impact in VA Mental Health- Discussion on VA's Push for Increased Funding and Staffing- Importance of Extended Clinic Hours for Veterans- The Comprehensive Care Approach at Jesse Brown VA- Hiring More Medics and Supporting Veterans in the VA System- Veterans Caring for Veterans: The Unique VA Experience- Impact of COVID-19 on Veterans' Mental Health- Advocacy for Increased VA Funding and Support- Training and Education for VA Mental Health Professionals- Strengthening Mental Health Services and Diagnosis at the VA- Importance of Personalized Care and Partnership in the VAKeywords: Veterans Mental Health, Jesse Brown VA, VA Services, Mental Health R.N., PTSD, Suicide Prevention, National Nurses United, VA Secretary McDonough, Veteran Care, Telehealth, VA Funding, Veteran Support, Healthcare Innovation.

Send us a Text Message.Craig is an US Army Ranger Veteran who is passionate about helping other veterans. Last December he participated in the Worlds Toughest Row. A 3,000 mile rowing race across the Atlantic with three other Army Rangers to raise awareness about Veterans Mental Health. Craig is also a fellow Save A Warrior Alum. We attended the same cohort in October of 2021. We talk about what Save A Warrior did for us and Craig also talks about his experience with the Heroic Hearts Project and his plan to become a Soma Breath Certified Instructor to help Veterans! More information about Save A Warrior:https://saveawarrior.org/Worlds Toughest Row Team: Fight Oar Diehttps://www.usvetrow.org/Heroic Hearts Project:https://heroicheartsproject.org/Information about Soma Breath:https://www.somabreath.com/Support the Show.

Send us a Text Message.In this episode Donna taps into a topic we often shy away from: the intersection of mortality and legacy. She welcomes Danny Brooks, a second-generation funeral director whose mission goes beyond the somber trappings of death to celebrate life in its final farewell. Danny, hailing from Brooks Funeral Home in San Antonio, brings a refreshing perspective to coping with the inevitable, offering insights on how to pre-plan with dignity and a personal touch.From the practicalities of navigating Veteran benefits to the creative possibilities of themed funerals, Danny demystifies the end-of-life process, emphasizing the importance of preparation and the relief it brings to grieving families. The conversation also tackles the nitty-gritty of funeral costs, the transferability of pre-need plans, and the innovative ways to memorialize loved ones, like turning ashes into keepsakes.With a blend of humor and heart, this episode is a must-hear for anyone looking to face the taboo of death head-on, ensuring their final act is as meaningful and stress-free as possible for those they leave behind. It's a call to action for Veterans and civilians alike to consider the legacy they wish to leave and the peace of mind that comes with being prepared.Tune into our CHW Streaming Radio and the full lineup at cominghomewell.comDownload on Apple Play and Google PlayOnline-Therapy.com ~ Life Changing Therapy Click here for a 20% discount on your first month.Donna's LinksWebsite: www.rebel-llc.com Consulting/CoachingBook: Warrior to Patriot Citizen (2017)Blog: Taking Off The ArmorIG: @thetransitioningwarriorTwitter: @wtpcFB: The Transitioning WarriorJay's LinksWebsite: https://j2servantleadership.com/ Book: Breaking Average (2020) Thank you for listening! Be sure to SHARE, LIKE and leave us a REVIEW!

Jake Healy from the Toledo Vet Center and his Director are by to discuss all aspect of veterans and their mental health, and the many free services they provide. The latter half of the episodes gets a bit more personal and bolts and nuts as soon-to-be Dr. Christopher Jackson shares much of his knowledge as an LPCC, and what symptoms he commonly sees with vets and some techniques that may be most helpful, including DBT, brain spotting and EMDR. 

Content Warning: Please be advised that the following material contains themes that may be distressing to some audiences, including discussions of mental health and violence. Viewer discretion is advised. https://988lifeline.org/ In this insightful episode of The Blueprint Podcast, host Jason Smith welcomes Dr. Chris Frueh, a clinical psychologist and author of "Operator Syndrome." With a rich background that intersects deeply with military and veteran affairs, Frueh discusses his motivation behind writing the book and his extensive career working with veterans. Frueh opens up about his personal connections to the military, notably through his father, a Vietnam War-era physician in the Air Force. This familial link and the prevailing presence of the Vietnam War during his formative years propelled him toward a career dedicated to helping veterans. He pursued a PhD in clinical psychology, which he completed in 1992, setting the stage for his impactful work. Chris details his tenure at the VA medical center in Charleston, South Carolina, and his academic role at the Medical University of South Carolina. He started as a devoted clinician, primarily focused on therapy, but gradually shifted towards research after obtaining federal grants. His research raised critical questions about VA policies, particularly around disability adjudications and their implications on veteran health, particularly criticizing the blanket application of PTSD diagnoses. Frueh shares his transition from the VA to academia, highlighting his move to the University of Hawaii in Hilo and his continued involvement with the veteran community through part-time work in Houston. Over the years, his connections expanded to include a network of "operators" — elite military personnel — from various international special operations forces. Throughout the episode, Frueh emphasizes the unique challenges faced by these operators and discusses the concept of "Operator Syndrome," a term he coined to describe the specific and complex mental health challenges experienced by this group. He shares anecdotes from his consultations and reflects on the broader implications of his findings for mental health practices within military communities. Jason Smith guides the conversation with thought-provoking questions that reveal the depth of Frueh's experience and the passion he has for improving the lives of those who have served their countries. This episode not only sheds light on an often-overlooked aspect of military service but also offers a deep dive into the life and work of a man dedicated to making a difference. Disclaimer: The training is intended for informational and educational purposes, it is not intended to substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, and/or treatment. Please consult your medical professional before making changes to your diet, exercise routine, medical regimen, lifestyle, and/or mental health care. Your background, education, experience, and work ethic may differ. There is no guarantee of success. Individuals do not track the typicality of its student's experiences. Your results may vary.

As a U.S. Army Apache helicopter pilot, Adam Marr deployed to Iraq where he flew more than 400 combat hours and was awarded the combat action badge. In 2017, Marr co-authored the best-selling book, "Tales from the Blast Factory” where he shared the challenges his brother, a Green Beret, faced transitioning out of the Army because of his TBI and PTSD injuries sustained in combat. This book was the inspiration for the Academy Award-qualified documentary film Quiet Explosions: Healing the Brain (2020). In this episode, Marr discusses the challenges his brother faced, his own struggles, and his current work as Director of Operations for the Veteran Mental Health Leadership Coalition, a group of more than 45 organizations that advocates for increased research and safe, affordable access to psychedelic medicine and assisted therapies for Veterans and their family members. Special Guest: Adam Marr.

This week's Bob Rose REWIND focuses on addressing the special mental health needs of veterans, and lifesaving efforts underway. The first 2-segments are part of Audacy's continuing commitment to prevent suicides in the "I'm Listening" mental health program. Part one features Retired U.S. Army Brigadier General Jack Hammond currently serves as the Chief Executive for the Home Base National Center of Excellence for Mental Health and Brain Injuries, and is leading efforts in critical care for veterans. Part two discusses care and outreach with the Wounded Warrior Project. Segment 3 of this week's REWIND features FL 3rd Dist. U.S. House Rep. Kat Cammack discussing the latest continuing resolution temporarily funding the federal government, and her objection to spending levels. Every week the Bob Rose REWIND presents important and impactful guests Saturday morning at 6am and Sunday evening at 9pm on 97.3FM.

On this segment of Copper Country Today, host Todd VanDyke talks with Baraga County Memorial Hospital CEO Rob Stowe about a new program that can help veterans secure health care services locally, and another program that can match hospital and law enforcement personnel immediately with mental health professionals in crisis situations. Copper Country Today airs throughout Michigan's Keweenaw Peninsula Sunday mornings at 7:00 on WOLV 97.7 FM, 8:00 on WCCY 99.3 FM and 1400 AM, and 9:00 on WHKB 102.3 FM. The program is sponsored by the Copper Shores Community Health Foundation.

Pricey chats to Wayne Preedy from Townsville RSL and Marcia Morgan from Mates4mates Townsville about Veterans Mental Health Week and events on offer to locals. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Join Sachin Latti as he embarks on an extraordinary mission to run 22 marathons in just 22 days (1000km) and approximately 15000m elevation gain which in perspective is almost doubling mount Everest. Let's cheer Sachin on as he runs across the breathtaking landscapes of British Columbia, Canada. The goal of this incredible challenge is to raise $50,000 in support of constructing the Honour Ranch in Ashcroft, BC. Day 1 Revelstoke Day 2 Sicamous Day 3 Salmon Arm Day 4 Blind Bay Day 5 Chase Day 6 Kamloops Day 7 Savona Day 8 Ashcroft Day 9 Pokheitsk Day 10 Nicoamen Falls Day 11 Lillooet Day 12 Lillooet Day 13 Lillooet Day 14 Pemberton Day 15 Whistler Day 16 Squamish Day 17 Britannia Beach Day 18 Horseshoe Bay (Ferry) Day 19 Nanaimo Day 20 Chemainus Day 21 Cobble Hill Day 22 Victoria https://www.gofundme.com/f/sachinmoti...

Chief Aaron Seibert retired from the United States Navy after serving 20 years of honorable service. He is currently serving as the Southern California Chapter, Veteran Coordinator for the Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Foundation of America and joins the podcast to talk about veterans mental health. For more information about the San Bernardino County Department of Behavioral Health, visit SBCounty.gov/DBH.

Our Veterans Mental Health Department offers a number of services to help veterans and their families. The Homeless Veterans Program works within local communities to improve access to resources and services to military veterans and their loved ones who are experiencing homelessness or are at-risk of becoming homeless. Amber Morson and A.B. Bustos are the managers of that program. Listen as they talk about goals, cooperation and their motives for working with homeless veterans. Find out more about the fight to end Veteran Homelessness

Rich “Bojo” Bojorquez grew up in a section of Los Angeles heavily controlled by gangs. Growing up he had to fight more to stay out of the gangs, but an unlikely assist from a prominent local gang member was a turning point for him. Always interested in the military, after graduating from high school he enlisted in the Navy. He served four years as a Damage Controlmen (fire fighter). His plan was the military to be his career, but a chance encounter with a friend from high school who recently became a deputy sheriff changed his path. After the end of his enlistment he joined the L.A. Sheriff's Department in 1990. Today he's a Sergeant. After many years being assigned to gang enforcement and narcotics teams, today he is the supervisor of the Mental Evaluation Teams (MET) as the Veteran Liaison Officer, in collaboration with the Mayors Challenge for Suicide Prevention. Bojo is a tireless advocate for veterans struggling with mental health issues. His team is also part of the peer support unit for members within the sheriff's department. Additionally, during his off-duty time, Bojo volunteers with foster children in a sailing program where they learn boating safety and build their own small sailboats.    DIRECT LINK FOR PODCAST EPISODE 90:  https://transitiondrillpodcast.libsyn.com/   PODCAST - LISTEN, WATCH, AND SUBSCRIBE https://linktr.ee/TransitionDrillPodcast   CONNECT WITH BOJO bonav11@reagan.com

Liz McConaghy was the longest-serving female crewman on the Royal Air Force Chinook Fleet spanning a 17-year career flying on the aircraft. Originally from a small town in Co. Down Northern Ireland she attended RAF Cranwell on her 19th birthday to begin her exciting career thereafter on Chinook Helicopters. She was the youngest aircrew to deploy to Iraq aged just 21 and also the only female crewman on the Chinook wing for 4 years, so her story is completely unique. Her career saw her amass 2 deployments to Iraq and 10 deployments to Helmand Afghanistan in support of Operation Herrick which gave her an insightful and very personal perspective on war. Upon leaving the RAF in 2019 Liz slowly became unravelled after a series of traumatic events that compounded her PTSD. This led to her trying to end her life in Aug 2020. She survived and went into the Veterans Mental Health care system to help her deal with her demons and finally lay the images she had seen on the battlefield to rest. During this time she began writing poetry and subsequently an autobiography to help her get her thoughts out of her head. Chinook Crew Chick was released in Sept 2022 and went to Amazon Bestseller within 3 weeks. It is an honest and humorous account of her ‘best of times and worst of times' and how her experiences flying on the Chinook have changed and moulded her into the woman she has become. From dodging bullets to saving soldiers and witnessing the brutality and loss of war, she writes how she found herself bringing the battlefield home, despite her fighting days being over. Liz's story offers hope to those who have also found themselves in the darkest of places, who are looking for the tools within themselves to begin to rebuild a pathway to a new life. She is now an ambassador for mental health and specifically PTSD with Veterans. Liz stands as an example that PTSD does not have to be your identity, it can simply be a chapter of your life that can be learned from and most importantly moved on from. Buy Chinook Crew 'Chick' Instagram: @chinookcrewchick --------- Merch: https://shoot-like-a-girl-podcast.square.site Instagram: @shootlikeagirlpodcast Contact: shootlikeagirlpodcast@gmail.com

Find out why this vet pod is a one of the best podcasts 2023. In today's podcast episode, I am joined by Army veteran, Ami Ritter. As two board members of Hope 4 Veterans we had a lot to chat about that organization later in the episode. But first, Ami shares her experience in the Army. We discuss gender roles and the male and female differences during active duty. We discussed the patriot missile and her work with the patriots. I learn all about her training what exactly her job with the missile entailed. Ami shares with me her experience being stationed in Korea, and we discuss how important serving was for us. Ami shares her belief that Americans should spend more time serving in their communities even if not being in the military and why it would benefit American society. Ami explains how the entire family is impacted by deployment. She explains to me her reason for leaving active duty, changing her M.O.S. and becoming a reservist - spoiler alert- the reason is common for women. She tells me all about her experience in Iraq and is honest about facing mental health issues. She explains what caused her to get out of the military. She details the traumatic experience that happened to her due to her deployment. We dive deep into the challenges she faced and how hard she advocates for veterans and mental health. This one gets raw and emotional. You don't want to miss it. She gives some awesome advice, too. This is one of the podcasts best. Thank you to the sponsor of this episode Grunt Style! Go to www.gruntstyle.com and support a veteran owned business! Use code "Baker" to get 10% off your first order. Don't forget to follow me on Instagram: @thefemaleveteranspodcast and Twitter @femvetpodcast. Please go to www.thefemaleveteranspodcast.com and submit your email to join us. We are creating new things! Coming soon! Don't forget to share this episode and spread the word about this podcast. Please help it reach more veterans. And stay tuned for new episodes! Follow Ami's Journey Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ami.ritter.MaryKay Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/skinclusionbeauty/ Support Hope 4 Veterans: https://hope4veterans.org/

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Bill Woods is joined by Thomas Bailey, founder of Veteran Benefits Australia, is working fill the gap left by the budget by helping Aussie veterans with exercise prescription to treat mental health Consensus is that the veteran community is among the ‘winners' of the latest Federal Budget.  Yet the Department of Veteran Affairs (DVA) has instigated a change that has left a percentage of the veteran community feeling blindsided. Decades worth of research has proven there is a clear connection between movement and mental health, majority (89%) of all published peer-reviewed research between 1990 and 2022 found a positive, statistically significant relationship between exercise and mental health. Despite this, the DVA has decided to cease or limit funding for Non-Liability Healthcare for White Card Holders. This decision leaves thousands of veterans who were exercising regularly to treat their mental health, with no funding and no clear explanation to why this has happened. In response to this Veteran Benefits Australia (VBA), have pushed back with the rejected white card applications for exercise programs and are working with the DVA to ensure they recognise and cover exercise for the treatment of mental health.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week we learn about the Supporting our Troops License Plates program from the Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs and Minnesota Department of Military Affairs, discuss Veterans Mental Health with a clinical psychologist from the Primary Behavioral Health Clinic, Inc. … Continue reading → The post Serving our Troops Plates and Veterans Mental Health appeared first on Minnesota Military Radio.

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In this week's episode, Senior Airman Victor Molina joins host Sarah to chat about his experience in the Airforce. Victor discusses his reasons for enlisting, his experience in bootcamp and places he was stationed as well as how he coped with being away from family and friends. Come chat with me about all things mental health. Instagram & Facebook: @mindifchat

In this week's episode, special guest Sergeant Alex Avery of the USMC joins host Sarah to talk about his experience in the Marines. Alex discusses his experience in bootcamp, his experiences with his two deployments as well as how being in service can affect a marriage. Come chat with me about all things mental health. Instagram & Facebook: @mindifchat

Duane K. L. France MA, MBA, LPC joins us for this special episode in honor of the National Veterans and Military Families Month to speak about veterans mental health. If you are a veteran in need of support the Veteran's Crisis Line is available to help by dialing 988 and then pressing 1. To learn more about counseling veterans the ACA book  Clinical Military Counseling: Guidelines for Practice is available now on counseling.org in the ACA Store. Additional resources discussed in this episode included the Military and Government Counseling Assocation (MGCA) and ACA's exemplary practices for military populations.  

In this week's episode, Army Veteran Sergeant Robert Peppo joins the podcast to chat about his experience serving in the Army as an 11B INFANTRY. SGT Peppo shares his experience with deployment to Afghanistan, relationships built with fellow soldiers as well as mindset and support systems. Be sure to check out his podcast Uncensored with Robert Peppo on all major streaming platforms. Come chat with me about all things mental health. Instagram & Facebook: @mindifchat

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This week Emma speaks with Dr Veronica Grant, a GP in Derbyshire who was until recently the RCGP clinical champion for veterans health, about the healthcare needs of veterans and steps practices can take to better support veterans and military families.This is an interview that was recorded in November 2021.Since we recorded our last podcast we have seen the very sad news about the death of Queen Elizabeth.As the former head of the armed forces, the Queen is of particular significance to those who are members of the services and veterans.NHS England this week wrote to NHS services and highlighted that the death of the Queen had the potential to trigger mental health issues within the armed forces community. NHS England asked services to familiarise themselves with referral pathways to Op COURAGE, the Veterans Mental Health and Wellbeing Service that is available across England for serving personnel due to leave the military, reservists and veterans.At GPonline we thought it would be particularly useful for those in primary care to hear our interview with Veronica again in light of this. As well as talking about how GPs and practices can support veterans and military families, Veronica also explains a bit more about Op COURAGE and how the service works.Useful links● RCGP veterans' healthcare toolkit learning● Veteran friendly practice accreditation● Information about Op COURAGE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The promise of having medical school paid for in return for seven years service in the Navy was an easy choice for Donnelly Wilkes when he started medical school in 1998. That all changed on September 11th, 2001. After just one year of residency in Family Medicine at Camp Pendleton, Dr. Wilkes was called to active duty in the Iraq War. Choosing to be stationed with the Marines, he knew he'd be close to the front lines, but not as close as 200 yards away.In his memoir, Code Red Fallujah: A Doctor's Memoir at War, Dr. Wilkes gives his first-hand account of one of the bloodiest battles in the Iraq War. His unique perspective gives us a window into the mental and physical toll it took on the men around him, including himself.  "Sharing the harrowing entries from his field diary, Lieutenant Commander Donnelly Wilkes becomes the first-ever U.S. military physician to recount the sights and sounds of one of the most violent events of the entire Iraq War." (www.coderedfallujah.com)This Memorial Day, join Kevin and Niseema for this poignant discussion about combat stress and mental health with Dr. Donnelly Wilkes MD, who is passionate about sharing his story and letting other servicemen, women, and veterans know that there are resources and help available for anyone who needs and wants it.-------------------------To learn more about Dr. Wilkes and Veterans support go to:www.coderedfallujah.comFor more information or support contact Kevin or Niseema at: info@thepositivemindcenter.com, or call 212-757-4488. You can sign up for our weekly newsletter at www.tffpp.org.These are challenging times and we hope this episode served to validate and ease your anxiety about what you may be experiencing. Please feel free to also suggest show ideas to the above email. Thank you for listening,Kevin and Niseemawww.tffpp.orghttps://www.kevinlmhc.comwww.niseema.comwww.thepositivemindcenter.comPRODUCTION CREDITSOpening Music : Another Country, Pure Shadowfax, ShadowfaxBreak Music: Original Composition by Geoff BradyEnd Music : TFFPP Theme - Giullian Goiello for The Foundation for Positive PsychologyThe Positive Mind is produced with the help of:Engineering: Geoff BradyResearch and Production Associate: Connie Shannon Website Design and End Music: Giullian GioelloMarketing and PR: Jen Maguire, Maguire PR, jen@maguirepr.com

On this Veterans Day in the US, this episode is about veterans mental health. More specially, the focus is dealing with the transition from the military to civilian life. If that's been a struggle for you, this episode is also for you. Contact me if you need some help with this info@charlsongaines.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/charlson-gaines/support

You sacrifice (or your loved veteran) all of who you are on a daily basis for our freedoms. Your mental health, physical health, emotional and social health, and the ultimate price, your life so that we can live. Trauma and Head Injuries can cause severe problems: Mood disorders including depression and anxiety, anger, rage, addiction, memory problems and other cognitive ... Read More The post Veterans Mental Health Effective Treatment Available | MFM 109 RADIO SHOW WSIC 105.9FM #85 appeared first on Tracy Alston | Optimize Your Mental Performance.

The military veterans' world is a world unto itself. The training and experiences they have had are foreign to civilians. With Veteran's Day fast approaching in the U.S., we speak with a veteran psychologist, who himself is a vet, about the ways those who have served to protect us, can protect themselves from challenges to their mental health. Every veteran is on his/her/their own journey, and needs to make choices that are best for them.

This month, The Neutral Ground Podcast is going to take on a very serious topic of discussion--a pressing one: veterans and mental health. Often times, this subject can seem overwhelmingly large, especially when we take a look at the current rates of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and suicides. However, what I hope to show in my series is that there is hope. There are practical ways that we can help veterans start down a pathway of healing--and it doesn't involve politics, and it doesn't involve budgets. It just involves your time and an open ear. In the conversations to come on the podcast, we're going to speak with people like Amanda Huffman of the Women of the Military podcast and Ben Killoy of the Military Veteran Dad podcast. They will bring their own unique views on how we can help veterans make a smoother transition back to civilian life. You need not have served to find value in these coming episodes. What we're going to discuss applies to all, because, at the end of the day, these are human problems. Join us on this journey. Statistics taken from The National Council: https://www.thenationalcouncil.org/topics/veterans/ If you're a veteran who is struggling with mental health, or you know someone who is struggling, consider passing on the following information: University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine links: Apps that can help: https://www.med.upenn.edu/mfc/mobile_apps.html Relaxation techniques: https://www.med.upenn.edu/mfc/relaxation-techniques.html Military One Source: https://www.militaryonesource.mil/health-wellness/mental-health/mental-health-resources/ Rand Social and Economic Well Being: https://www.rand.org/well-being/social-and-behavioral-policy/projects/veterans/resources.html Cohen Veterans Network: https://www.cohenveteransnetwork.org/ Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America: https://iava.org/homev3/ U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs: https://www.mentalhealth.va.gov Would you like to support the efforts to bring civility back to meaningful discourse? Well, you can, and with little more than a click of a button. Subscribe/follow the podcast on whichever platform you're currently using to listen to The Neutral Ground Podcast. Leave a rating and a comment wherever applicable. This will really help get the message out to more people. Let a friend know about the podcast by emailing them or posting an episode to your social media accounts. Visit the main website for The Neutral Ground Podcast at https://theneutralgroundpodcast.com/ and send me an email or leave an audio message for me with some thoughts or questions about one of our topics. I might end up using it on the podcast for all of us to grapple with together. Buy me a cup of coffee...err...I mean Ko-Fi at https://ko-fi.com/theneutralgroundpodcast. Donations are always appreciated and are useful to help fray the costs of maintaining The Neutral Ground Podcast. Finally, and most importantly, just be kind and patient with others in conversation. Try to model for those around you the difference between conversation and debate. Debate and dialogue are not the same thing. We need more dialogue in our everyday speech, and we need to limit debate to where it is most needed and useful. Any one of the above items is equally --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/joemeyer/message

This show explains how the Veterans Mental Health Department works with community partners. We meet Felix Rodriguez, Veteran County Service Officer, and veteran business owners who start up in 2022 can save money on certain fees for a five year period. For information on Texas Veterans Commission services, Go Here. Fill out the contact form link at the top of the page and tell us what you need. Veteran County Service offices are here. The Entrepreneur program is here.

Dr. Anthony Hassan, President and CEO of the Cohen Veterans Network (CVN) joins us today.  CVN is a network of 25 non-profit mental health clinics providing care to veterans and their families.  The facilities are located in or around historically dense veteran and active duty military communities. Dr. Hassan is a veteran of the United States Army and Air Force with 30 years of experience in military behavioral health. He holds a Doctorate in Higher Education Administration from the University of South Florida and is an alumnus of the Harvard Business School. You can connect with Anthony here:  Cohen Veterans Network, Email What If Fellowship: https://whatif.vc/fellowship   HERE ARE SOME OF THE THINGS WE TALKED ABOUT: Anthony Hassan talks about his 30 years of experience in the military, focusing on the mental health of active-duty service members. We discuss the unique problems military members and veterans face regarding mental health and why finding help isn't easy. We discussed the stigma around mental health specifically in the military and veteran communities and why it seems to be worse at times than in other communities. Anthony explained what mental health care services are in place for veterans, and where the gaps exist today and how the Cohen Veteran Network was created to fill those gaps. We talk about the workforce inside the clinics, the shortage of mental health workers in America, and how the Cohen Veterans Network fosters their network of clinicians on staff. The Cohen Veterans Network is continually experimenting with new technological advances and cutting-edge treatments that they believe can help veterans with their mental health. The CVN platform has become an incubator or pilot partner of choice for many up-and-coming technologies serving the mental health space. Anthony shares what the long-term goals are for the clinics and what is needed in terms of support to make those goals a reality.   Connect with the Stigma Podcast in the following ways: What If Fellowship, Website, Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, Email Connect with host Stephen Hays here: Stephen Hays Personal Website, Twitter, LinkedIn, What If Ventures (Mental Health Venture Fund)

This month Tim talks to Maj Rob Atchison about the upgrade to Challenger and what can be expected on Challenger 3 when it starts to come into service in a few years time; he talks Veterans Mental Health with David Findlay who works in a Prison Service Mental Health Unit and Olly Leeming who is organising a QRH Mind and Hand weekend in September and of course he gets the regular update from HHQ.For those interested in the Mind and Hand Weekend this is the website to register your interesthttps://www.eventcreate.com/e/mindandhand-weekend

Today Margie has on special guest Bill McMahon, a Massachusetts State Leader for the non-profit organization Mission 22. This episode focusses on veterans suicide and how organizations like Mission 22 are taking steps to eliminate suicide among veterans. Bill describes some personal struggles as a veteran himself. Thank you to the members of the US Military for your service. Visit Mission 22's website here: https://mission22.com#TMS #TMStherapy #TranscranialMagneticStimulation #Veterans #Veteransdepression #veteranssuicide #mentalhealth #veteransmentalhealth 

The promise of having medical school paid for in return for seven years service in the Navy was an easy choice for Donnelly Wilkes when he started medical school in 1998. That all changed on September 11th, 2001. After just one year of residency in Family Medicine at Camp Pendleton, Dr. Wilkes was called to active duty in the Iraq War. Choosing to be stationed with the Marines, he knew he'd be close to the front lines, but not as close as 200 yards away.In his memoir, Code Red Fallujah: A Doctors Memoir at War, Dr. Wilkes gives his first hand account of one of the bloodiest battles in the Iraq War. His unique perspective gives us a window into the mental and physical toll it took on the men around him, including himself.  "Sharing the harrowing entries from his field diary, Lieutenant Commander Donnelly Wilkes becomes the first-ever U.S. military physician to recount the sights and sounds of one of the most violent events of the entire Iraq War." (www.coderedfallujah.com)Join Kevin and Niseema for this poignant discussion about combat stress and mental health with Dr. Donnelly Wilkes MD, who is passionate about sharing his story and letting other service men, women and veterans know that there are resources and help available for anyone who needs and wants it.   --------------------------------------------To learn more about Dr. Wilkes and Veterans support go to:www.coderedfallujah.comFor more information or support contact Kevin or Niseema at: info@thepositivemindcenter.com, or call 212-757-4488. You can sign up for our weekly newsletter at www.tffpp.org.These are challenging times and we hope this episode served to validate and ease your anxiety about what you may be experiencing. Please feel free to also suggest show ideas to the above email. Thank you for listening,Kevin and Niseemawww.tffpp.orghttps://www.kevinlmhc.comwww.niseema.comwww.thepositivemindcenter.comPRODUCTION CREDITSOpening Music : Another Country, Pure Shadowfax, ShadowfaxBreak Music: Original Composition by Geoff BradyEnd Music : TFFPP Theme - Giullian Goiello for The Foundation for Positive PsychologyThe Positive Mind is produced with the help of:Engineering: Geoff BradyResearch and Production Associate: Connie Shannon Website Design and End Music: Giullian GioelloMarketing and PR: Jen Maguire, Maguire PR, jen@maguirepr.com

Panelists:Suzanne Gordon- Author, Wounds of War Co-Editor, The Culture and Politics of Healthcare work Senior Policy Fellow Analyst Veteran Healthcare Policy Institute Jasper Craven- The interim Executive Director for VHPI 

Mike, George, and the Col explore the needs of veterans mental health and the different programs he knows about in CA. Join them for a candid conversation and solutions to help veterans overcome from topics such as drug court to mental health challenges.

On this show join MIke, Tigglesworth, and Patricia Mathes-Kerr where they explore the changes that could have improved veterans health care and the challenges that Veterans face when trying to get care. Learn about her selfcare breathing strategies and ways you can help yourself and improve your health. Gain a better understanding of the ins and outs of dealing with mental health and being an advocate for your own health.

On today's episode, Margie has on a special guest to talk about Veterans Mental Health. Margie has on Dr. Abu Ata, psychiatrist for Achieve TMS Central, to talk about what kind of mental health obstacles Veterans are more likely to face. They also talk about resources for veterans and their mental health, and some reasons why Veterans don't always take advantage of these programs. A really insightful episode for anyone that knows an active or former military member.https://achievetmseast.comhttps://achievetmscentral.com

Welcome to episode 30 [originally broadcast on Wednesday 6 January 2021] of #mhTV. Presenters Vanessa Garrity and Nicky Lambert was joined by guests Lyndsay Khan. Lyndsay has been a Mental Health Nurse for over 20 years, serving 14 years in Princess Mary's Royal Air Force Nursing Service before joining Lincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust. She has led on several important projects, raising awareness of mental health problems in the armed forces community, to ensure that veterans experiencing mental ill health access vital support. Lyndsay has also contributed to charitable work which supports the armed forces community, including a sponsored ‘March in March' event in Lincoln which she organised in 2020. Lyndsay won the 2020 British Journal of Nursing Mental Health Nurse of the Year Award. Some Twitter links to follow are: VG - https://twitter.com/VanessaRNMH NL - https://twitter.com/niadla LK - https://twitter.com/lyndsay_khan Credits: Presenter: Vanessa Garrity and Nicky Lambert Guest: Lyndsay Khan Theme music: Tony Gillam Production & Editing: Dave Munday (https://twitter.com/davidamunday)

Brian Reese here, and today, I'm speaking about VA MST claims. We will be diving deep Military Sexual Trauma claims and how it can be service connected and rated as a VA disability, especially as a PTSD MST claim. If you need hep with your VA claim, start here for FREE: http://www.vaclaimsinsiderelite.com ***Video Timestamps & Resources*** ⏩ 00:00 VA Claims Insider Introduction ⏩ 02:00 Introducing Veteran Coach Amy Lacy ⏩ 10:00 VA MST is unacceptable and needs to stop ⏩ 17:23 Be a survivor, not a victim ⏩ 30:00 You have to be willing to be uncomfortably vulnerable ⏩ 37:48 23% of women reported MST while in service (we think this is way low) ⏩ 42:40 The requirements under law to prove PTSD MST ⏩ 49:00 The VBA is not going to give you a rating (you must go get it) ⏩ 53:00 Believe in yourself, believe in your strength ⏩ 1:00:00 Q&A with VA Claims Insider ✔️Join VA Claims Insider Elite, get instant access to the ELITE Experience Portal (EEP) and $13,119 worth of proprietary VA claim resources TODAY, and obtain an Independent Medical Opinion (IMO), Disability Benefits Report (DBR) and Medical Nexus Letters: http://www.vaclaimsinsiderelite.com ***VA MST (Military Sexual Trauma) Claims and How Trauma Affects Veterans Mental Health!*** What is MST? The definition of VA MST used by the VA comes from Federal law (Title 38 U.S. Code 1720D) and is “psychological trauma, which in the judgment of a VA mental health professional, resulted from a physical assault of a sexual nature, battery of a sexual nature, or sexual harassment which occurred while the Veteran was serving on active duty, active duty for training, or inactive duty training. - Conditions commonly associated with MST victims - * Strong emotions *Feelings of numbness *Trouble Sleeping *Problems w/ drugs & alcohol *Difficulties with relationships *Physical health issues

This Veterans' Day Special episode features United States Military Veteran, CEO of eZara, Inc and Veterans Mental Health Advocate Pasha Palanker. Pasha talks about: The uptick in suicides during the pandemic and Pasha checking himself into Walter Reed Medical Center for help. Emigrating from the Republic of Moldova at 16 to Los Angeles, CA, living in a rough area of the city and trying to buy a Big Mac with Food stamps.  Coming face-to-face with a Suicide bomber during a deployment to Baghdad, Iraq and seeing horror on a daily basis.  Standing over an IED Explosive and surviving not only the blast with all body parts intact, his unit thinking he was killed in action, but also coming to himself and walking away from it. Seeing US soil for the first time returning home after injury and being a walking miracle.  Not thinking he would be impacted by Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), but underestimating the true extent of his injuries.  Getting hurt again in 2015 on another deployment to Iraq and having a Panic attack after coming back home from the deployment.  The internal conflict of being deployed in a mission but feeling emotionally overwhelmed.  Having so much pain and feeling dangerously numb internally.  Speaking transparently due to losing many friends to suicide and reaching those struggling with Mental Health issues.  Connect with Pasha at pasha@pashapalanker.com

The military veteran world is a culture to itself. While that provides connection on one level, it can cause feelings of disconnect on others. Dr. Michael McBride, a veteran and Veteran's Administration psychiatrist who treats and supports vets with some level of mental-health distress including PTSD and depression. In the first of a 2-part interview, we ask Dr. McBride if the pandemic has impacted his clients' mental health, and what veterans can do to protect themselves and manage their challenges. Next week we'll look at ways civilians, including family and friends can help the veterans in their lives. Thank you for your service and the sacrifices it required. Resource links: https://www.veteranscrisisline.nedt/ https://www.military.com/benefits/veteran-benefits/be-there-for-veterans.html https://servingtogetherproject.org/ https://www.facebook.com/RRHouseMHA/

#SociallyDisabled #impostersyndrome #veteranSDP 018 Imposter Syndrome and the warrior cultureSpecial thanks to "Unveil the Strength" for use of the song "Hells Never Over", Also check out my side hustle here: Survival Hardware LLCVisit and subscribe to my YouTube Channel here "Makers Movement"Check Out Buzzsprout and start your own podcast. Mantra for the week: Doubt has killed more dreams than failure ever will. -Suzy KassemWhat imposter syndrome is and what it aint? It is a fraudulent feeling centered in self-doubt. It is when you doubt your own accomplishment and have a hidden fear of being exposed as a fraud. Contributing your own hard work and accomplishments as luck and fear that you will eventually be exposed. This is most profound in high achievers like special operations and those receiving high awards for action. I recently watched a talk on this subject of (IS) and the speaker tried to make the whole phenomenon about race or gender as if only women and people of color can experience this because the “privileged among us” have always been lifted up when others have be dragged down. Nothing could be further from the truth. The numbers say that upward of 70% of people worldwide suffer from this to some degree. I would venture a guess that the other 30% have either already quit trying or never tried to achieve anything. Think of the stolen valor asshat at the bar wearing an airborne shirt and telling stores that he made up to get free drinks. Bet he is not suffering from (IS), even as the biggest imposter in the room. This often leads to withdrawing and or sabotaging your own success. This happens often when vets get out of service and begin a civilian career. The belief that your experience and skills are not marketable in the civilian workplace. The inner critic says you don’t belong here, you are out of your element and these people are gonna expose me as a fraud.

The Veterans Mental Health Department at Texas Veterans Commission works with licensed mental health providers, community and faith-based organizations, and agencies across the state, bringing mental health services to veterans. Listen in as Licensed Professional Counselor, Jovanna Kenney from Bluebonnet Trails Community Services talks about her work with veterans.

Veterans Mental Health Advisory Councils have the unique and challenging task of building, maintaining, promoting, and facilitating recovery-oriented practice, serving as Recovery Champions and consultants to other Veterans, their families, and all levels of the mental health care system. The purpose of the Council shall be to provide a forum for members to express their views and opinions, without fear of reprisal, regarding VA mental health services, and to assure that all Veterans have access to the highest quality of these services available to them, both at the Department of Veterans Affairs and within the community, enabling them to achieve their greatest degree of independence.

The Veterans Mental Health Advisory Council has the unique and challenging task of building, maintaining, promoting, and facilitating recovery-oriented practices; serving as Recovery Champions and consultants to other Veterans, their families, and all levels of the mental health care system; provide a forum for members to express their views and opinions, without fear of reprisal, regarding VA mental health services, and to assure that all Veterans have access to the highest quality of these services available to them, both at the Department of Veterans Affairs and within the community, enabling them to achieve their greatest degree of independence.

We believe, “The Cooking for Veterans Mental and Physical Health Show”, is the first show of its kind. There has never been a show produced and broadcast that will teach cooking for all aspects of health both mental and physical as this show intends to do