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Check out our newest products made by VA mental health care providers and researchers. These products address topics that impact the mental health needs of Veterans, especially Veterans who live in rural areas. Topics include ptsd, anxiety, stress, military sexual trauma, pain, wellness, and more. Access our full collection of products.
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for PTSD
Aids clinicians in implementing a 10-week acceptance and commitment therapy group for Veterans with trauma- related disorders. Includes:
Clinician manual with session-by-session guidelines
Veteran Handbook with notes and homework assignments
Guidance in using the ACT framework to introduce Veterans to exposure therapy
Behavioral Medicine Management of Irritable Bowel Syndrome: A Referral Toolkit for Gastroenterology Providers
This toolkit is intended to help gastroenterology providers identify the best candidates for behavioral medicine services and provide guidance for the referral process. Includes:
Decision support tools
Tips for educating patients about behavioral medicine treatment
Patient information about what irritable bowel syndrome is and how to manage it
Calmer Life Program
Treatment materials for adults aged 50 and over with worry and stress. Includes:
Community workshop curriculum
Clinician intervention manual
Participant workbook
Enhanced community care (information and resource counseling) template
The HERO program is a participant-centered integrated behavioral health treatment to improve psychological symptoms, health behaviors, and weight management among obese Veterans with coexisting emotional distress.
Includes clinical manual and Veteran workbook
Has six core and two elective sessions
Personalized and accessible
Includes scripts for clinicians to assist with teaching skills in the workbook
OCD and Related Disorders VA Pulse Page
This VA Pulse Page is a place for mental health clinicians to ask questions about or find resources on the assessment and behavioral treatment of obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) and related disorders.
Discusses hoarding disorder, body dysmorphic disorder, excoriation disorder, trichotillomania, and obsessive compulsive personality disorder
VA Pulse can only be accessed by VA employees
Includes a fact sheet (available to everyone) about the differential diagnosis between OCD and PTSD
Pocket Guide for Clinicians for Management of Chronic Pain
Helps primary care clinicians and trainees gain a basic understanding of pain and facilitate early assessment and interventions. Includes:
Brief synopsis of the various aspects of pain management
Pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions known to be effective for pain management
Overview of Stepped Care Model for Pain Management
Sexual Health After Military Sexual Trauma
These brochures raise awareness of the prevalence of sexual dysfunction after military sexual trauma (MST) and provides information on assessment and treatment of the disorder.
Includes brochures for providers and women Veterans
Defines MST, sexual health, and sexual dysfunction
Veteran brochure describes sexual problems, the effects of MST on sexual health, resources, and how to get help at the VA
Provider brochure details DSM-5 and ICD-10 classifications for sexual dysfunction, provides tips on asking Veterans about sexual health, and lists resources for treatment, including the VA MST consultation program
Veterans Tai Chi for Pain and Stress
This video is a basic introduction to Tai Chi for Veterans and created by Veterans.
Can be used for mental, emotional and physical health
Helpful for people with limited ability to exercise
Note: The health care information provided in these materials is for educational purposes only. It does not replace the role of a medical practitioner for advice on care and treatment. If you are looking for professional medical care, find your local VA healthcare center by using the VA Facilities Locator & Directory.
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