Recreation therapy makes a difference physically and mentally for veterans. If you are a veteran, or if your loved one is a veteran, consider seeking recreation therapy. Recreation therapy is a type of therapy that encourages individuals to get active. One example of creation therapy is cycling. Even if you or a loved one was physically injured in the line of duty, there is a form of recreation therapy available to help.
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VJ Day is celebrated on September 2 in the United States. VJ Day stands for Victory over Japan Day. This victory was the shift in the Second World War that favored the Allies (the United States, Great Britain, France, and other nations). To learn more about National VJ Day, keep reading.
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Serving in the military can leave veterans and their families with physical and mental scars. If you or a loved one has served in the military and is in need of mental health resources, we are here to help. Keep reading to learn about mental health care for veterans and military families.
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August 4, 1790, is the birthday of the U.S. Coast Guard. In 1790, Alexander Hamilton, the first Secretary of the Treasury, founded the Revenue Marine, which is known as the U.S. Coast Guard today. The name change came in 1915 after the Revenue Cutter Service and the U.S. Life Saving Service merged. If you want to learn more about the U.S. Coast Guard’s birthday, continue reading.
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The United States Army was created on June 14, 1775. The first version of the U.S. Army consisted of volunteer soldiers with roots in the Continental Army. This army was used to fight the Revolutionary War. Today, the U.S. Army is the largest branch of the U.S. military.
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The first Veterans Treatment Court (VTC) was formed in 2008 in Buffalo NY by the Honorable Robert Russell who saw increasing numbers of veterans coming into his Drug and Mental Health Courts. He worked with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and local veterans organizations to create a docket that specifically deals with veterans involved in the justice system.
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Two US Senators have introduced a bill that will allow veterans to seek innovative treatments to combat PTSD and other mental health issues. It is known as the Veterans Post traumatic Growth Act and requires the Department of Veterans Affairs to conduct a pilot program that will study nonprofit therapeutic programs relative to traditional models of mental healthcare.
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As a veteran, you may experience difficult mental and emotional challenges upon leaving the military. No matter how big or small your problem may be, we’re here to help you find the resources you need to cope with unique experiences and stressors that veterans face.
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Books, TVs, card games and laptops do not cut it anymore for the injured especially paralyzed veterans who have been in action for the armed forces and seen many tours. These activities are not just tiring to them but they can become boring and repetitive as well.
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A new survey of veterans shows that the greatest issues facing newly discharged vets are physical and mental health problems rather than jobs or personal relationships. The survey was conducted by researchers at the VA National Center for PTSD and other locations and encompassed nearly 10,000 veterans in the first year following their discharge.
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