Veterans Psych Evaluations

09/13/2026

Many veterans deal with sleep apnea. It's helpful to keep aware of possible treatments. In many situations, sleep apnea can be connected for VA benefits.

Tom Keenan writes about sleep apnea

09/01/2026

Especially of interest for veterans in Ohio.

More than five decades after coming home from Vietnam, Jon Bennehoof says some of the war never left him. “I still had dreams and night fright and waking up and checking things,” Bennehoof said. “Coming back from Vietnam, getting spit on, whatever else,” he said.

08/27/2026

Lots of the loved ones of veterans who we work with, have the same experience as Dolly did.

"Caregiving comes with a serious health risk...
Some 23% of caregivers report that they find it difficult to pay attention to their own health while caring for another, according to a report from the National Alliance for Caregiving and the AARP. The percentage goes up for female, LGBTQ+, Latino and lower-income caregivers."

https://www.cnn.com/2026/08/27/health/dolly-parton-husband-caregiving-wellness
Thanks CNN for this

Like many caregivers, Dolly Parton didn’t take care of her own health while caring for her ailing husband. That’s not unusual, even among people with resources.

08/05/2026

Mental health disorders can be a factor in sleep apnea.

“Repeated apnea episodes cause drops in oxygen levels in the brain. This triggers a panic response, raising blood pressure and heart rate. Over time, this accumulated stress damages blood vessels and the brain itself,” said Dr. Alberto Ramos, professor in the Sleep Medicine Division at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine. His most recent study, involving more than 3,000 participants, found that sleep apnea can reduce the size of important brain areas including the hippocampus.

Roughly 29 million Americans have sleep apnea, and many have no idea the condition may be quietly reshaping their brain while they sleep. Here is what researchers now say about the link to dementia and what you can do about it. What is sleep apnea and why does it matter for your health? Sleep apnea

07/10/2026

Veterans, what are your thoughts about this?

🚨 Chairman Bost is weaponizing VA against the VFW.

After the VFW opposed his bill to cut veterans' benefits, Chairman Bost, along with Rep. Bergman, quietly asked VA to investigate the organization's accreditation. This isn't oversight—it's blatant retaliation.

Read more: https://democrats-veterans.house.gov/news/press-releases/chairman-bost-weaponizes-va-against-vfw

07/09/2026

Blue-space healing usually complements broader recovery processes, with Waves of Recovery working alongside treatment centres in the area. “Nature and the ocean actually become a co-healer in the experience, and I feel that it really breaks the stigma around people seeking support,” says Pyne.""

There are many ways that PTSD can be helped!
Thanks The Guardian

‘Sea cures’ are not new but the idea that exposure to oceans, rivers and lakes can be medicine for the brain is gaining traction

07/05/2026

Agree!
Thank you The Veterans Site by GreaterGood

07/05/2026

Thank you PTSD for this. It is a difficult issues for anyone to get support for, more so for veterans. Deciding that you should file for benefits for this can be a daunting and overwhelming process.

HOW CAN PEOPLE HELP? WHAT ARE THE OFFICIAL PTSD, C-PTSD, MENTAL TRAUMAL, and TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY SYMPTOMS?

Living with PTSD symptoms and mental trauma in general can ostracize one from society, separate you from your loved 🥰ones and change everything in your life. You wanna love them and help but they seem hard to reach and even self indulgent to some people. How can I help? (Dixon’s list and 2c only based on lived experiences and evidence based health modalities of treatment)

1. Understand that it’s usually a lifetime challenge for us.

2. Learn the symptoms. There are 17 real symptoms (listed below) that are acknowledged by the DSM and agreed upon by millions of health practitioners, healers, and treatment providers.

3. Just BE there. Call them. Hug them. Love them. Help them Share YOUR healing medicine Save a place in your heart and space in your life for them. Above all, be patient.

4. “Suck It Up, Buttercup” is NOT good advice. Brain trauma manifests physically, emotionally, mentally and spiritually. It shows up on a brain scan. It causes physical stomach issues in many. It’s as real as a broken arm

5. LEARN TREATMENT OPTIONS. There are many modalities of treatment for PTSD, beain injuries and trauma however many are band aid solutions and not everything works for everyone equally.

PTSD SYMPTOMS

Here is a numbered list of PTSD symptoms based on the DSM-5 criteria:

Repeated, disturbing, and unwanted memories of the stressful experience.

Repeated, disturbing dreams of the stressful experience.

Suddenly feeling or acting as if the stressful experience were actually happening again.

Feeling very upset when something reminded you of the stressful experience.

Having strong physical reactions when something reminded you of the stressful experience (e.g., heart pounding, trouble breathing, sweating).

Avoiding memories, thoughts, or feelings related to the stressful experience.

Avoiding external reminders of the stressful experience (e.g., people, places, conversations, activities, objects, or situations).

Trouble remembering important parts of the stressful experience.
Having strong negative beliefs about yourself, other people, or the world (e.g., having thoughts such as: I am bad, there is something seriously wrong with me, no one can be trusted, the world is completely dangerous).

Blaming yourself or someone else for the stressful experience or what happened after it.
Having strong negative feelings such as fear, horror, anger, guilt, or shame.

Loss of interest in activities that you used to enjoy.

Feeling distant or cut off from other people.

Trouble experiencing positive feelings (e.g., being unable to feel happiness or have loving feelings for people close to you).

Irritable behavior, angry outbursts, or acting aggressively.

Taking too many risks or doing things that could cause you harm.

Being “super-alert” or watchful or on guard.
Feeling jumpy or easily startled.

Having difficulty concentrating.

Trouble falling or staying asleep. ~yer buddy dix

*This list is adapted from the PTSD Checklist for DSM-5 (PCL-5)


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06/28/2026

We need to continue to provide help to veterans.

"We’ve lost more military members to su***de than all the major conflicts combined," Ridenhour said. "Veterans face a higher risk than the civilian population, and the risk is higher still for women who serve."

Thanks for this Military.com

A national nonprofit aims to reduce the military su***de rate by 40% no later than 2030.

06/13/2026

There are many ways to get help for PTSD. Resources need to be prioritized for this. Otherwise, veterans have to pay out of pocket to get the treatment and support they need. Many veterans come to us to get an evaluation for their VA benefits, so they can afford treatment.
Thanks Military.com

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