Episode Details

Attention, veterans seeking accessible mental health resources! Join us as we delve into the challenges faced by veterans and the importance of community and understanding in their journey back to civilian life. But what happens when the support they need is out of reach? Find out on this episode of The Stepping In It Podcast with Renee Schulte and Jason Haglund.

In this episode, you will be able to:

• Discover the importance of supporting veterans and how you can make a difference.
• Uncover accessible mental health resources designed specifically for veterans.
• Explore the connection between trauma and mental health, and learn strategies for coping and healing.
• Gain insights into the impact of physical and mental health on the well-being of veterans.
• Learn valuable self-care tips and techniques tailored to the needs of veterans.

The key moments in this episode are:
00:00:02 - Introduction to the Stepping in It podcast

 00:00:39 - Importance of Veterans Day

 00:03:21 - Changes in Veteran Support

 00:04:58 - Different Experiences of Veterans

 00:08:23 - PTSD and Mental Health in Veterans

 00:14:04 - Lack of Support for Veterans in their Communities

 00:15:18 - The Connection Between Trauma and Transition

 00:17:10 - Challenges with Medication and VA Services

 00:19:26 - The Role of 988 Suicide Hotline for Veterans

 00:22:09 - The Importance of Connection and Support

Links:

• https://www.va.gov/health/priorities/index.asp
• https://www.missionrollcall.org/post/state-of-veteran-suicide#:~:text=According%20to%20AWP's%20findings%2C%2022,taking%20their%20lives%20every%20day 
• https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK499497/#:~:text=In%20the%20committee's%20survey%2C%2028,received%20a%20mental%20health%20diagnosis
• https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34283458/ 
• Veterans have a specific hotline to assist: https://988lifeline.org/help-yourself/veterans/?utm_medium=Search&utm_source=Google&utm_campaign=Vibrant,988SuicidePreventionMonth&gclid=CjwKCAjw-KipBhBtEiwAWjgwrBesczeLIcd-JJO7ySOaF8a2tIaq6SOyD5cNH4v23eTPOVG1h2aTXxoCA1oQAvD_BwE
• Direct Veterans Support Crisis Line: https://www.veteranscrisisline.net/

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