VA Augusta invites media to interview trauma-recovery professionals as part of PTSD Awareness Month

AUGUSTA, Ga. — June is National Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Awareness Month. To increase public understanding and encourage Veteran participation in PTSD-recovery programs, VA Augusta Health Care System invites local media to consider interviewing our trauma-recovery experts to discuss PTSD and Veteran therapy options, as well as how Military Sexual Trauma (MST) and race and culture can impact how Veterans experience PTSD.

“We want all Veterans to know that PTSD is a treatable condition – not just something they have to live with - and that confidential, professional help is available,” said
Dr. J. Richard Monroe, program manager for the VA Augusta Trauma Recovery Clinic. “We offer personalized, evidence-based therapies that are effective in addressing the symptoms surrounding PTSD. It can be a life-changing decision when Veterans ask for the help they deserve.”

WHAT:         Interview opportunities with PTSD-recovery professionals

WHEN:         Throughout the month of June (PTSD Awareness Month)

WHERE:       Charlie Norwood VA Medical Center Uptown Division
(1 Freedom Way, Augusta, GA 30904)

WHO:           VA Augusta Mental Health professionals with expertise
in the treatment of PTSD

Veterans seeking PTSD treatment should ask for a referral from their VA Primary Care or Mental Health provider. Veterans can also self-refer for same-day care by visiting the VA Augusta Mental Health Walk-In Clinic (Unit 1F) at 1 Freedom Way in Augusta. In addition, VA offers several online resources to help Veterans and their families in their understanding of PTSD at www.ptsd.va.gov/apps/aboutface. 

Will Martin, Chief of Public Affairs

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