Understanding Veterans' Mental Health

Name: Understanding Veterans' Mental Health
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Learn about veterans' unique challenges and how to support them in living fulfilling lives with this free course.

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In this free course, you will learn how to:

Summarize the demographic makeup of current and former military personnel and screening processes
Identify key mental health issues including PTSD, depression, substance misuse, and associated treatments
Recognize direct warning signs of possible suicidal behavior and protective factors
Define sexual trauma and outline significant risk factors
Analyze the impact of deployment and reintegration on mental health and family systems
Recognize signs of mental health problems in veterans and understand barriers to care
Discuss the guiding principles of Veterans Affairs (VA) mental health care
Outline the risk factors to consider when assessing suicide risk
Discuss mental health services available through the Department of Veterans Affairs, including treatments and programs

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