Updated Resource for Explaining Gulf War Illness

South Central MIRECC Clinical Education Products

New and Featured Clinical Education Products- April 2021

Updated Resource for Explaining Gulf War Illness

Soldiers on a field with the words Gulf War Illness: Explaining Unexplained Symptoms

 

Gulf War Illness: Explaining Unexplained Symptoms

This brochure describes causes, symptoms, and treatment for Gulf War Illness.

  • Describes 3 diagnostic categories used to classify symptoms: fatigue, pain, and mood/cognitive difficulties.
  • Describes treatment options for Gulf War Illness at VA.
  • Provides registration information for the Gulf War Illness Registry.
  • Includes brief supplemental video that describes Gulf War Illness and treatment and features a Veteran who shares his experience with the illness and the impact of treatment on his quality of life.
  • Published 2019 | Updated 2021

 

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The mission of the South Central MIRECC is to promote equity in engagement, access, and quality of mental health care for Veterans facing barriers to care, especially rural Veterans. New and featured clinical education product updates are produced by the SC MIRECC Education Core. Email us at VISN16SCMIRECCEducation@va.gov. Visit us at https://www.mirecc.va.gov/VISN16/index.asp.

 

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