New Resource To Help Clinicians Discuss PTSD Psychotherapy Options With Veterans

Taking the First Step: Psychotherapy for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

Veterans may have questions when discussing PTSD treatment options with their clinicians. This educational brochure for Veterans provides information about PTSD-focused psychotherapy at VA to address common questions. Content includes:

• Definition of PTSD
• Reasons to consider PTSD psychotherapy
• What to expect when starting treatment
• Addressing common barriers to starting PTSD psychotherapy
• Online resources
• Published 2023

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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. The South Central MIRECC strives to promote and celebrate a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion among our staff, across our sites, and in the work we do to improve mental health care for rural and other underserved 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.