The Office of Mental Health Coordination's Veterans Mental Health Services has developed four webinars to occur each week of June in honor of National PTSD Awareness and Veteran Suicide Prevention Month.
The webinars will focus on various aspects of how post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and returning home from service can impact veterans and their families.
Webinar dates, descriptions, and registration links can be found below.
June 7, 2024 | 11:00 a.m.
Speaker: Dr. Samantha Marasa, Strong Star, Ft. Cavazos
Moderator: Tara Reyna
Learn how trauma experiences change the nervous system and the impact that childhood trauma can have on service-members. We will also discuss unique considerations for supporting veterans living with PTSD. This webinar is appropriate for veterans, their families, and clinicians.
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The Deadly Gap – The Elevated Suicide Risk for Veterans in Their First Year After Service Separation
June 14, 2024 | 11:00 a.m.
Speaker: Tara Reyna
Moderator: Kimberly Patterson
In the first year after leaving military service, the rate of veteran suicide is 2.5x higher compared to the active-duty population. During this time, veterans are experiencing change in all major areas of life: family, job, community, friendships, and life purpose. We will discuss why these changes can be both mentally and physically overwhelming, the impact of substance use, and discuss the various programs and places in the community that can provide support.
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June 28, 2024 | 11:00 a.m.
Speaker: Tara Reyna
Moderator: Kimberly Patterson
The recent "sober curious" movement challenges drinking culture norms and encourages individuals to examine their drinking habits in order to drink less and live fuller, healthier lives. In this webinar, we will explore the details of this rising movement and how it could have a positive impact on military communities.
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How Families Are Impacted When a Service Member or Veteran Lives with PTSD
June 21, 2024 | 11:00 a.m.
Speaker: Dr. Elisa Borah
Moderator: Tara Reyna
When a service member lives with PTSD, it impacts not just them, but their families as well. Sometimes, secondary trauma can occur, and in order to help the veteran, it's important to help their family, too. This webinar will discuss how PTSD impacts the entire family unit and the effective supports for families.