Veterans Health
Veterans Health
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...
PTSD
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),...
PTSD
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...
PTSD
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a veteran's military service has ended, taking many forms – frequent nightmares, jumping at sudden noises, feeling withdrawn or disconnected, and more.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...
PTSD
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...
Traumatic Brain Injury
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...
PTSD
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...
Veterans Health
We Got Your Six: How Emory Healthcare Veterans Program Serves Warriors During the COVID-19 Pandemic
In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, and with our team and warriors' health in the forefront of our minds, the Emory Healthcare Veterans Program (EHVP) paused our in-person treatment services in March in an...
