13. Honoring Our Veterans By Getting Them The Mental Health Support They Need

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 SupportLinks:https://www.va.gov/health/priorities/index.asphttps://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%20diagnosishttps://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_BwEDirect Veterans Support Crisis Line: https://www.veteranscrisisline.net/Connect with us: https://ruralpolicypartners.com/https://www.linkedin.com/linkedin.com/company/rural-policy-partners/https://www.facebook.com/facebook.com/ruralpolicypartners