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NASW Observes Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Month

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NASW recognizes June as Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Awareness Month. PTSD impacts millions of people in the United States. According to the National Center for PTSD, a program of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, about seven or eight of every 100 people will experience PTSD in their lifetime.”

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Addressing Healthcare Challenges of Women Veterans

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However, despite their growing presence, many women Veterans face significant healthcare challenges. Yet, as the role of women in the military expanded, so did the need for womens healthcare. As a result, women Veterans may need to seek care outside the VA system, leading to fragmented healthcare experiences.

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NASW Member Voices: ?Social Work Mentorship Honors the Wisdom Within Our Profession

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Honoring Mentorship I first met Nick in 2005 when I was a brand new clinician at our regional VA Healthcare System. I approached Nick about creating a new group for Veterans diagnosed with Posttraumatic Stress Disorder and he was immediately supportive.

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Addressing Veterans’ Mental Health: An Overview

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Healthcare professionals need to have a clear understanding of the ways that military experiences and culture can affect the health and well-being of veterans. Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) An estimated 7% of veterans are diagnosed with PTSD in their lifetimes. PTSD can be caused by any number of traumatic events.

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Patient Experience in Light of the COVID-19 Pandemic

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As the COVID-19 pandemic takes new twists and turns, healthcare providers trying to optimize the patient experience continue to face many challenges. The COVID-19 pandemic has put tremendous stress on healthcare workers, as they are called upon to make difficult care decisions and to work under the constraints of limited resources.

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The Impact of Collective Trauma and How Behavioral Health Organizations Can Help

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Individuals affected by collective trauma may also exhibit symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), depression, or other mental health disorders. In communities that had limited access to quality healthcare , often rural and low-income areas, infection and death rates were much higher.

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Whole Person Care: What It Means, How To Use It, and Why It’s Important

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The dimensions of whole person care Though whole person care advocates for a more holistic approach to healthcare, quickly determining the health of a client’s entire life in one appointment can be daunting. The dimensions of whole person care are: Physical — This is what we would consider traditional healthcare, i.e., the body.