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Check out our newest products made by VA mental health care providers and researchers. These products address a variety of topics impacting the mental health needs of Veterans, especially Veterans who live in rural areas. Topics include ptsd, anxiety, stress, communication, parenting, family, and much more. Access our full collection of products here.
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
This pamphlet is an honest and gentle in encouraging Veterans to consider their hopes and fears in talking with their kids about PTSD.
Can be used independently by a Veteran or with a therapist as part of a group, class, or workshop
Parents’ strengths are emphasized
Readers are encouraged to draw support from family members, friends, other Veterans
Rooted in a recovery approach
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
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
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.
External link disclaimer: This page contains links that will take you outside of the Department of Veterans Affairs website. VA does not endorse and is not responsible for the content of the linked websites.
