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• #46: PTSD and Reducing Suicide Risk

  Dr. Joseph Simonetti discusses “lethal means safety” as a proactive approach to reducing suicide risk, particularly among individuals with PTSD and other mental health conditions. He offers tips for managing access to medications, firearms, and household items and discusses helpful VA resources like the Safety Plan app. Check out www.ptsd.va.gov for more information! Closed Caption Transcript is available at: https://www.sharedfedtraining.org/Podcasts/PTSDBytes_EP46.pdf ===============================

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• #45: Navigating PTSD in the Workplace

  For some people, PTSD can make finding and keeping a job difficult. On this episode, Dr. Elissa McCarthy joins us to talk about common workplace challenges for individuals with PTSD and share tips and resources for overcoming obstacles so that you can thrive at work.  Closed Caption Transcript is available at: https://www.sharedfedtraining.org/Podcasts/PTSDBytes_EP45.pdf ===============================

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• #44: PTSD and Traumatic Brain Injury

  In this episode, Dr. Micaela Cornis-Pop and Dr. Joel Scholten explain the connections between traumatic brain injury (TBI) and PTSD, particularly among Veterans. They discuss ways to manage symptoms through lifestyle changes and digital resources, such as the Concussion Coach mobile app. They also discuss treatment options for people who experience both TBI and PTSD.Closed Caption Transcript is available at: https://www.sharedfedtraining.org/Podcasts/PTSDBytes_EP44.pdf ===============================

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• #43: PTSD and Chronic Pain

  Chronic pain is very common, affecting about 1 in 4 people in the US, and can impact our lives in many ways. In this episode, Drs. Murphy and Hadlandsmyth explain the difference between acute (short-term) and chronic (long-term) pain, and the relationship between pain and PTSD. They also talk about treatment options and digital tools for self-management of pain symptoms.Closed Caption Transcript is available at: https://www.sharedfedtraining.org/Podcasts/PTSDBytes_EP43.pdf ===============================

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• #42: PTSD Later in Life

  PTSD symptoms can appear, increase, or otherwise change as we age. On this episode, Dr. Jennifer Moye talks about PTSD later in life, the resilience of older adults, and why it's never too late to seek treatment. Closed Caption Transcript is available at: https://www.sharedfedtraining.org/Podcasts/PTSDBytes_EP42.pdf ===============================

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