Military and Veterans, Trauma
We’re dedicated to providing high-quality care for our community’s veterans, especially those with invisible wounds. What Are Invisible Wounds? Invisible wounds refer to the cognitive and emotional behaviors associated with trauma. This includes conditions...Military and Veterans, Substance Abuse
At Region Five, we offer several programs, services and supports designed to help our veterans overcome common challenges and get back on their feet. One of these programs is the Staff Sergeant Parker Gordon Fox Suicide Prevention Grant Program. Staff Sergeant Parker...Military and Veterans, Substance Abuse
This article was written by Dr. Tristin C. Galvez, SMVF Clinician III The Unique Challenges Veterans Face A Veteran is defined as someone who has previously served in a branch of the Armed Forces to include Navy, Army, Marines, Air Force, and Coast Guard. There...Military and Veterans, SMVF
Veterans face unique mental health challenges in life that civilians do not, such as transitioning from military to civilian life, and psychological distress caused by wartime experiences. Research indicates that fewer than 50 percent of veterans returning from duty...Mental Health, Mental Health Supports, Military and Veterans
Many people believe that depression is something that will go away just by toughing it out. Individuals who serve in the military, or those that have served, are especially subject to the instilled demands and expectations of readiness which perpetuate the idea that...