Veterans Health

Retired SEAC John Troxell Touts Emory Healthcare Veterans Program

Though John Troxell — former Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Chairman (SEAC) of the Joint Chiefs of Staff — retired in 2020, he’s still just as busy. His new mission is to advocate for...

Sen. Jon Ossoff Visits Emory Healthcare Veterans Program, Announces Military Families Mental Health Services Act

Senator Jon Ossoff visited the Emory Healthcare Veterans Program (EHVP) to learn more about its life-transforming work and announce the Military Families Mental Health Services Act. If passed, this bipartisan bill will increase access...

Virtual Reality Makes Real Impact: How Emory Healthcare Veterans Program Uses Technology to Heal Invisible Wounds

"Virtual reality" often conjures images of video games and simulations or digital worlds in science fiction stories, but it's also a tool that can be used in therapy. At Emory Healthcare Veterans Program (EHVP),...

10 Common Myths About PTSD

There are many misconceptions about post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Too often, these fallacies keep those who need help from seeking it. The Emory Healthcare Veterans Program (EHVP) hopes to dispel these myths and share...

Removing Barriers and Challenging Stigma: How Emory Healthcare Veterans Program Heals Invisible Wounds

The invisible wounds of military service can remain long after a veteran's military service has ended, taking many forms – frequent nightmares, jumping at sudden noises, feeling withdrawn or disconnected, and more. In a...

An Open Letter to Warriors Struggling with Invisible Wounds

Today we talk about posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) not as a stigmatized problem, but rather as a treatable condition. It’s important to remember that PTSD is not a sign of weakness, it’s a response to...

Common Misconceptions About Traumatic Brain Injury

An estimated 85% of veterans have experienced a traumatic brain injury (TBI) during their time in service. A TBI is a physical injury caused by trauma such as a blow to the head, a...

Emory Healthcare Veterans Program Helps Warrior Reclaim His Life From PTSD

Since opening its doors in 2015, the Emory Healthcare Veterans Program has served over 2,328 post-9/11 veterans and service members through the Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP). The IOP is a two-week treatment program designed...

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