Emory Healthcare Veterans Program

Today, we honor the sacrifice that all Gold Star Spouses make when a loved one dies while protecting our freedom. Here's how one spouse is recognizing her warrior's memory: https://wwp.news/2X6MmNQ #GoldStarSpousesDay

EHVP clinicians, Drs. Drew Teer and Samantha Patton, will be joining UNG - University of North Georgia's You Stress, Eustress webinar this Wednesday, April 7th from 12-1pm via Zoom. Our clinicians will provide helpful tips for managing stress and building resilience. The webinar is free and open to the public. To learn more or register for the webinar, visit the event page here: https://fal.cn/3euyi

In the annual survey, 29% of WWP alumni report difficulty in accessing the mental health care they need due to trouble navigating care and limited resources in rural communities. Through the Warrior Care Network, EHVP removes these barriers by offering free care for invisible wounds to eligible post-9/11 veterans and service members. Call 888-514-5345 to speak with a care coordinator or visit our website to learn more about our services: ... https://www.emoryhealthcare.org//veterans-progr/index.html #emoryveterans #healinginvisiblewounds #WarriorCareNetwork See more

No matter what problems you’re dealing with, whether or not you’re thinking about suicide, if you need someone to lean on for emotional support, call @800273TALK. No topic is off-limits. Reach out today. https://fal.cn/3ekNK

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If your loved one has PTSD, check in regularly about how he/she is feeling and what you can do to support each other. Learn how to help a family member who has PTSD and tips for taking care of yourself: https://fal.cn/3cUrj National Center for PTSD - U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

"Alcohol use is often a way to cope with feelings of anxiety and depression. But depression and anxiety are also the outcomes of drinking. It just exacerbates the problem that it's trying to address," said Michael Pollard, lead author of a RAND Corporation study comparing 2019 drinking habits to now. https://fal.cn/3cSSc

Even though the COVID-19 pandemic has made it more acceptable to talk about mental health, some people are still having a hard time opening up. https://fal.cn/3cPS0

EHVP Deputy Director, Dr. Sheila Rauch, spoke to CNN about the sharp increase in Army suicides during the COVID-19 pandemic. "Regardless of whether you're in the military or out of the military, if your social supports are removed, you will get more isolated, and you'll be at a higher risk of acting on impulses toward harming yourself." #healinginvisiblewounds https://fal.cn/3bkVn

We are proud to be a part of the Warrior Care Network and provide free, confidential care for post-9/11 veterans and service members struggling with invisible wounds. https://fal.cn/3bjaW #HealingInvisibleWounds #WarriorCareNetwork

We are excited to announce the launch of our new Advisory Council and honored to highlight its members: Lieutenant General (ret.) Nadja West, Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Chairman (ret.) John Wayne Troxell, Command Sergeant Major (ret.) Pat McCauley, Command Sergeant Major (ret.) Chris Greca, and Sergeant Major (ret.) Anthony Spadaro. Advisory Council members enable our program to expand organizational capacity, reach, and impact in ways that help fulfill our mission of ...healing the invisible wounds of military service. We are deeply grateful for their commitment as we embrace that mission together! Learn more about the members here: https://fal.cn/3bbFR

Since 2001, 2.77 million service members have been deployed all over the world and many will come home with PTSD. If you are a post-9/11 veteran or service member struggling with invisible wounds, we are here to help. Call 888-514-5345. https://fal.cn/3baA5 #HealingInvisibleWounds #WarriorCareNetwork

"Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is not a military or civilian issue, but rather a human issue. PTSD is a natural response to a traumatic event that people cannot process and cope with," said Lt. Col. (Ret.) Michael Richardson, Wounded Warrior Project Vice President of Independence Services and Mental Health. https://fal.cn/3b7oi

Do you have questions about our telehealth intensive outpatient program? Visit our FAQ page to learn more about receiving free, confidential care in the comfort and safety of your own home. https://fal.cn/3b4a0 #emoryveterans #healinginvisiblewounds

"Make new connections while maintaining your health goals during our monthly Mind & Body virtual workout this Thursday at 7 pm. Mark your calendar and join us on Zoom: https://fal.cn/3b0SF"

We provide no-cost, evidence-based care for post-9/11 warriors, living in any area of the country, who struggle with invisible wounds. Treatment works. Call 888-514-5345 to learn more. https://fal.cn/3aWvi #emoryveterans #WarriorCareNetwork... #healinginvisiblewounds See more

Happy 245th birthday to the greatest Navy to ever sail upon the sea, slip beneath it, or fly above it!

There was a time when I didn’t think I could be saved. I know what it feels like to think you have no options left. For warrior Daniel Hanson, the road has not been easy. But today he has found purpose and continues to work on himself so that he can tell his story in positive ways and do all that he can to help others. https://fal.cn/3aLcJ Wounded Warrior Project

Have you checked out the "We Got Your Six Toolkit" resource page? The toolkit is an online resource to keep our warriors and their families healthy, both mentally and physically, during this time of physical distancing. We may be distant, but we are not alone. https://fal.cn/3aHHP #emoryveterans #healinginvisiblewounds