We all learned a lot in recent years about the dangers of head injuries from contact sports like football. We now know that a hard hit can cause brain damage that only becomes apparent after an athlete’s playing days are over. Football is violent, no doubt, but
Read more →Dr. James Bender is a former Army psychologist who deployed to Iraq as the brigade psychologist for the 1st Cavalry Division 4th Brigade Combat Team out of Fort Hood, Texas. During his deployment, he traveled through Southern Iraq, from Basra to Baghdad. He writes a monthly
Read more →Major depressive disorder (MDD), also referred to as depression, is a medical condition that affects a person’s thoughts, feelings and behaviors. There are many treatments available; however, the most common treatments are psychotherapy and/or medication. Psychotherapy is a treatment in which people work with trained behavioral health
Read more →Deployment Health Clinical Center manages RESPECT-Mil, a system of care based upon sound empirical evidence, in which military primary care providers screen service members for depression and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and then offer treatment for these conditions. This collaborative care model employs three types of providers:
Read more →Depression is a common problem that can occur following trauma. It involves feelings of sadness or low mood that last more than just a few days. Unlike a blue mood that comes and goes, depression is longer lasting. Depression can get in the way of daily life
Read more →Xiomara A. Sosa, You Are Strong! Founder An estimated 9.3 percent of veterans aged 21 to 39 (312,000 persons) experienced at least one major depressive episode (MDE) in the past year Among veterans aged 21 to 39 with past year MDE, over half (51.7 percent) reported severe impairment in
Read more →Some Veterans experience depression because of the loss of someone close to them, like a loved one or a buddy from their unit. Others might feel depressed after losing or changing jobs. When this sadness lasts for more than a few weeks or is seriously impacting your
Read more →Training mental health professionals in evidence-based treatment CBT for Military Personnel: Scholarships Available for Health and Mental Health Professionals Veterans Day is today. Beck Institute would like to wish a Happy Veterans Day to all the men and women who have served and/or continue to serve in the
Read more →Everyone occasionally feels blue or sad, but these feelings are usually fleeting and pass within a couple of days. When a person has a depressive disorder, it interferes with daily life, normal functioning, and causes pain for both the person with the disorder and those who care
Read more →Xiomara A. Sosa, You Are Strong! Founder, President & CEO The Office of Mental Health Services mission is to maintain and improve the health and well-being of Veterans through excellence in health care, social services, education, and research. Intended Audience The Office of Mental Health Services internet
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