Below the Surface of the Veteran Mental Health Iceberg: An Infographic

There is much discussion, and rightly so, about the impact that military service has on the mental health and wellness of veterans. Previous articles published on the Head Space and Timing blog have highlighted the importance of looking beyond Posttraumatic Stress Disorder and Traumatic Brain Injury to additional challenges that veterans face. A brief overview of some of these challenges can be seen here:

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For more information regarding these topics, please refer to these posts:

Injury of the Soul: Moral Injury and Combat Vets

Meaning, Purpose, and Veteran Mental Health

Helping Veterans Trapped by Their Own Experiences: Learned Helplessness and Veteran Mental Health

Veterans and Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs

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