S1E3: The Brick
Nov 22, 2021 ·
30m 21s
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This podcast is brought to you by the VHA Office of Rural Health. The contents do not represent the views of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs or the United...
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This podcast is brought to you by the VHA Office of Rural Health. The contents do not represent the views of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs or the United States Government. The following episode may contain descriptions of violence. Please use discretion.
In this episode we hear the life story of a Vietnam Veteran who has found himself thinking more about his military experiences later in life after certain events occur – which he compares to a brick falling on his head. We discuss the relationship between avoidance and PTSD, the value of support groups, and how older Veterans may re-engage their memories.
Resources discussed in this episode:
Further Reading:
To connect with a Veterans Crisis Line responder anytime day or night:
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In this episode we hear the life story of a Vietnam Veteran who has found himself thinking more about his military experiences later in life after certain events occur – which he compares to a brick falling on his head. We discuss the relationship between avoidance and PTSD, the value of support groups, and how older Veterans may re-engage their memories.
Resources discussed in this episode:
Further Reading:
- NPR article on the 'My Life, My Story’ Program
- Academic article on support groups for older Veterans with PTSD
- National Center for PTSD AboutFace episode
To connect with a Veterans Crisis Line responder anytime day or night:
- Call 988, then select 1.
- Start a confidential chat.
- Text 838255.
- If you have hearing loss, call TTY: 800-799-4889.
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| Organization | Veterans Health Administration |
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