Veteran Mental Health

Veterans, particularly those experienced in military combat, often have an increased risk of mental health conditions. At Anywhere Wellness, based in Everett and Chelan, Washington; Boise, Idaho; Denver, Colorado; and Jacksonville, Florida, the skilled mental health experts offer veterans’ mental health care services to ease symptoms and restore mental well-being. Schedule a virtual evaluation by calling the office or booking an appointment online today.

What is veterans’ mental health care?

Veterans’ mental health care at Anywhere Wellness includes highly effective treatments that help veterans struggling with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), depression, and similar conditions related to their time in service. 

Because they may have endured traumatic experiences during military combat, the risk of mental health concerns is often greater. Treatment at Anywhere Wellness provides relief.

What are examples of veterans’ mental health concerns?

Veterans may struggle with one or more of the following mental health concerns:

• PTSD
• Anxiety
• Depression
• Bipolar disorder
• Complex PTSD
• Effects of a traumatic brain injury (TBI)
• Substance use disorder (SUD)
• Military sexual trauma (MST)
• Grief

Seeing a specialist can help you overcome these or similar conditions to rediscover joy and an enhanced quality of life.

How are veterans’ mental health disorders diagnosed?

The experts at Anywhere Wellness meet with you virtually to complete a comprehensive psychiatric evaluation. They discuss your emotions, thoughts, moods, behaviors, lifestyle, and any past trauma. 

Anywhere Wellness also offers genetic testing to establish how your genes will likely respond to certain medications. 

Which treatments can improve veterans’ mental health?

Treatments available at Anywhere Wellness for veterans’ mental health disorders include:

Medication management

Taking medications can ease symptoms of depression, anxiety, PTSD, and similar mental health concerns related to being a veteran. The Anywhere Wellness experts determine which medications and dosages are most appropriate for your situation. 

Therapy 

The Anywhere Wellness specialists offer individual, group, couples, and family counseling. Your personalized care plan may include:

• Trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)
• Cognitive processing therapy (CPT)
• Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR)
• Exposure therapy
• Other forms of psychotherapy

They also provide military sexual trauma (MST) counseling, readjustment counseling, grief counseling, SUD treatments and referrals, and more. 

Lifestyle modifications

Adopting healthy lifestyle changes involves getting enough sleep, minimizing stress with relaxation techniques, staying active, and eating nutritious foods. It’s also helpful to maintain a strong social support network of family, friends, or support group members. 

Take advantage of the superior veterans’ mental health care services at Anywhere Wellness by calling the office or booking an appointment online today. Telehealth visits may also be available to ensure access to the care you need.