Caring for those who have Served

Caring for those who have Served

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.

Episodes

Why Understanding Military Culture is Essential when Working with Veterans

September 1, 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 at the National Center for PTSD since 1998. Prior to...
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You Can’t Treat What You Don’t Know: Screening for Military History and Experience

October 6, 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, and practice experience in the nonprofit, commerci...
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Improving Access and Quality of Care for Rural Native American Veterans

November 3, 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 a population specialist at the Department of Veteran...
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Ensuring Equity: Serving and Supporting LGBTQ+ Veterans

December 1, 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 promote an affirming, welcoming environment in the health...
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Calling for Consult: PTSD and Suicide Risk Management Consultation Programs Explained

January 5, 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 San Diego School of Medicine. She is a clinical psych...
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Women Veterans and Mental Health: Unique Aspects of Care

February 2, 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 director of Reproductive Mental Health for the Veterans Hea...
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