Trauma and Women Veterans
Trauma and Women Veterans Historically, what we have termed post-traumatic stress disorder since 1980, went by a number of names and was almost exclusively...
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FIGHTING PTSD
A New Calling, 2 Decades After Answering the Call
A New Calling, 2 Decades After Answering the Call Woman warrior Carla Best lives life with chronic pain after a traumatic combat injury while deployed with...
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Investing in Your Mental Wellness
Investing in Your Mental Wellness I retired from the United States Navy as a Hospital Corpsman in March 2025. I was always preparing for the...
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A Caregiver’s Guide to Navigating the Holiday Season
A Caregiver’s Guide to Navigating the Holiday Season Many describe the holidays as “the most wonderful time of the year.” But let’s be honest, they can also...
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The Survival Skill That Won’t Turn Off
“The Survival Skill That Won’t Turn Off: How Hyper-Vigilance Fuels PTSD And What Really Helps Calm It” The symptoms of PTSD are wide-ranging, including...
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Bridging the Distance: Holiday Support for Military Students
Bridging the Distance: Holiday Support for Military Students The holiday season is right around the corner—a time for giving thanks, spreading cheer, and...
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Healing Invisible Wounds
Healing Invisible Wounds As if the distress wreaked by post-traumatic stress isn’t enough, the pain is compounded by factors both in society and well as...
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Thank You for Your Service
Thank You for Your Service At The Steven A. Cohen Clinics at VVSD, in San Diego, Oceanside and Los Angeles, we have had the privilege of connecting with so...
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Triumph Over Trauma: Through Jiu-Jitsu
Triumph Over Trauma: How One Veteran Found Strength and Joy Through Jiu-Jitsu Eric Trinidad’s decision to join the military was deeply personal. After the...
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One Veteran’s Crusade to Save Others From Suicide
A Legacy of Connection: One Veteran’s Crusade to Save Others From Suicide Like many others, Jacob Norotsky’s journey into the military stemmed from a desire...
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