Caring for those who have Served

Feb 02 2022 5
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This podcast answers key questions related to providing quality Veteran-centered behavioral health care. We hear from experts about different aspects of the Veteran experience and ways in which providers can support the Veterans they serve.

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Why Understanding Military Culture is Essential when Working with Veterans

Sep 01 2021 24 mins  
In this episode, we speak with Dr. Patricia Watson from the National Center for PTSD and Dr. Christopher Loftis from the VA Office of Mental Health and Suicide Prevention about how vital it is for behavior health care providers serving Veterans or Veterans’ loved ones to become more familiar with military culture and lifestyle. Dr. Patricia Watson has been a clinical psychologist

You Can’t Treat What You Don’t Know: Screening for Military History and Experience

Oct 06 2021 25 mins  
In this episode, we speak with Dr. Christopher Loftis from the Office of Mental Health and Suicide Prevention and Dr. Patricia Watson from the National Center for PTSD about the importance of screening for military history and experience, and how to do so.Dr. Christopher Loftis is a licensed clinical psychologist and consultant with more than 15 years of policy, program management,

Improving Access and Quality of Care for Rural Native American Veterans

Nov 03 2021 18 mins  
In this episode, we speak with Dr. Jay Shore from the VA’s Office of Rural Health and discuss providing services to rural Native American Veterans. Dr. Shore discusses considerations with respect to Rural Native Veterans seeking help; tips for engagement in care; and essential resources and programs for health care providers who provide care for Rural Native Veterans.Dr. Shore is

Ensuring Equity: Serving and Supporting LGBTQ+ Veterans

Dec 01 2021 14 mins  
In this episode, we talk about providing behavioral health care services to Veterans with LGBTQ+ identities with Dr. Michael Kauth, co-director of VA’s South Central Mental Illness Research, Education and Clinical Center (MIRECC) and director of the LGBTQ+ Health Program, Patient Care Services. Dr. Kauth details important considerations to ensure equitable health care and to prom

Calling for Consult: PTSD and Suicide Risk Management Consultation Programs Explained

Jan 05 2022 14 mins  
In this episode, we discuss the PTSD Consultation Program and Suicide Risk Management Consultation Program. Drs. Norman and Matarazzo explain what health care providers might expect when they call the consultation programs.Dr. Sonya Norman is the director of the PTSD Consultation Program for the National Center for PTSD and professor of psychiatry at the University of California Sa

Women Veterans and Mental Health: Unique Aspects of Care

Feb 02 2022 8 mins  
In this episode, we explore the service of women in the military. We review how their military roles have evolved over time, the barriers they face during and after military service, and the ways they maintain resilience. Dr. Miller discusses unique influences on women’s mental health, and VA reproductive mental health services and resources.Dr. Laura Miller is the medical direct