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Common Mental and Behavioral Health Conditions

WebTBI symptoms such as sleep problems, trouble with memory and concentration, depression, anxiety, and irritability may overlap with those of PTSD. In …

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FINDINGS: Mental Health Care Models for Communities …

WebCurrent engagement and treatment models are not reaching underserved communities effectively. Mental health approaches need to amplify the lived experience of veterans of …

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Guidelines for a PTSD Mental Health Evaluation

WebAn evaluation by a qualified mental health professional is often crucial when a veteran is seeking VA disability compensation for post-traumatic stress disorder …

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VA Healthcare: Eligibility and Access

WebVA Healthcare: Eligibility and Access. The Veterans Health Administration (VHA) is the largest integrated healthcare system in the US. They serve nine million …

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Mental Health of Women, LGBTQ+, and Aging Veterans: …

WebMENTAL HEALTH OF WOMEN VETERANS. At present, 91 percent of US veterans are men while 9 percent are women, and that number is increasing …

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Physical Health of Women, LGBTQ+, and Aging Veterans: …

WebIt is important to understand the unique experiences and risks of specific demographic groups of veterans, and how these experiences may influence their well …

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Integrated Care: How the VA is Improving Mental Health …

WebOn Wednesday, August 22, I had the honor to attend and present at Swords to Plowshares’ Sixth Annual Mental Health Summit.After five years of writing about the Veterans Health …

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Plan Ahead: Protect Your Rights Before You Leave the …

WebCreate a Paper Trail. If you’re injured in the service, or become seriously ill, get medical care right away, before you’re discharged. If you wait until you’re a civilian to …

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Swords to Plowshares Comment on VA Claims and …

WebWe make this public comment on behalf of Swords to Plowshares and our Legal Department clients whose lives are greatly affected by the delays plaguing VA appeals and who …

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Care Approach for Veterans of Color, Women and …

WebSpecific populations of veterans require considerations for outreach, engagement, and care approach. VETERANS OF COLOR . According to the 2017 …

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San Francisco Mental Health Summit Findings Report

WebMarch 25, 2022. Download PDF. Page. /. 17. This report summarizes the Mental Health Summit, jointly hosted by Swords to Plowshares, the San Francisco VA Health Care …

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Swords to Plowshares

WebThis is one of the oldest veterans groups here in San Francisco, having been operational since the seventies. Here you can get assistance with finding housing, free legal services …

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Trauma From Harassment and Assault in the Military

WebThe term military sexual trauma (MST) is used in documenting everything from verbal sexual harassment to rape. It is important to understand that MST is not a …

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VA Character of Service Determinations: An Alternative to …

WebStep 1: Apply for a benefit. The VA will do a Character of Discharge decision if you apply for a benefit, such as Compensation, Pension, or Home Loan Eligibility. If …

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Discharge Upgrades and Changing the Reason for Discharge

WebAmong the many possible “narrative reasons for separation” are “misconduct,” “disability,” “personality disorder,” and “homosexual conduct.”. The …

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Upgrading Your Discharge and Changing the Reason for Your …

WebThis guide provides step-by-step advice on how to pursue a discharge upgrade or change in your reason for discharge. A discharge upgrade changes the …

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PTSD Statements from Friends and Family Members

WebPTSD can turn a friendly, outgoing person into a withdrawn loner. It can turn a calm, easygoing person into a powder keg. It can turn an active person into someone …

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From Combat to Community Counselor: How One Veteran Joined …

WebGabe’s empathy and compassion from his outreach work led him become a community counselor at our San Francisco Drop-in Center, working to serve our veterans to best of …

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Lessons Fought for and Sometimes Forgotten: A History of …

WebListen to Swords to Plowshares Executive Director, Michael Blecker, discuss the poverty draft of Vietnam veterans and its impact. ‍ ‍Post-Vietnam Community Care …

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