Felipe Torres’ Post

Suicide among Service Members and Veterans is tragic, frequent, but, most importantly, preventable. The Military Crisis Line offers free, confidential support 24/7. Dial 988 and press 1 or text 838255 for help now. #HeroesNeedHope #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth

With the war on terror more or less completed (with exception to the advisory forces in Iraq and parts of Syria), service members with serious injury will be front and center in debates about long term quality of life and healthcare treatment. For my first Medium post, I discuss a research study I ran a couple years about how we measure quality of life in post 9/11 combat veterans with combat injuries that impact mobility (i.e. lower extremity injuries like amputation and musculoskeletal injury). I also discuss how this information can be better used by policymakers and leaders to create new programs and interventions that better serve this cohort, and those like them. #writing #military #veteran #disability #amputation #injury #leg #spine #research

💬 We've Got Your Six 💬 At IGY6 Company, our mission goes beyond words. We stand alongside our veterans, military families, and everyone impacted by the challenges of service. Mental health struggles don’t define you – reaching out for support shows your strength. There is hope, and there is help. Whether it's through a listening ear, a professional service, or a supportive community, you're not alone. Let's continue to break the silence and end the stigma together. 📞 Veterans Crisis Line: 988, Press 1 ☎️ Military OneSource: 800.342.9647 Together, we can make a difference. We've got your six. #IGY6LLC #YouAreNotAlone #MentalHealthAwareness #SupportOurVeterans #VeteranSupport #EndVeteranSuicide #StrongerTogether

This Stress Awareness Month, don't forget if you or someone you know is a forces veteran, Combat Stress is there to provide support and assistance. When some military personnel leave service, their experiences can’t easily be left behind. Without treatment, psychological trauma can eventually tear lives apart. Combat Stress is there for all veterans, so don't hesitate to ask for help. #StressAwarenessMonth

RECONNECTING WITH CONVERSATIONS 🎙️🗣️ How much violence can any human endure without being changed by it? The simple answer is any exposure to violence will change a person’s perspective on life. Veterans, however, are unlikely to ever speak about their military service or their combat deployment in a truthful, emotionally restorative conversation. 📚 They don’t speak about their deployments when they return home, because their loved ones worried so much about them while they were away. They follow a simple rule that civilians do not need to hear about the horrors of war. Family members most frequently say that they don’t ask about the deployment, because they can see how those conversations trouble their veterans. Both perspectives are well-meaning but are misguided. #therapistsofig #therapistsofinstagram #military #veterans #militaryart #counseling #mentalhealthmatters #mentalhealthsupport #healingjourney #ptsdrecovery #ptsdhealing #mentalhealthart

The Impact of Military Disconnection on Veterans' Health Watch the full talk at: https://lnkd.in/e7s6Phiw Discover the alarming health effects of social disconnection on veterans. Learn about the unique bond formed in the military and its importance for mental and physical well-being. Watch this video to understand the need for support and connection after leaving service. #VeteransHealth #MilitaryDisconnection #SocialConnectionMatters #MentalWellbeing #PhysicalWellness #SupportForVeterans #CombatBond #TransitionFromMilitary #VeteranSupport #SocialIsolation

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So the VA won't let me see a primary care doctor, but they will get me some psychoactive drug, or ketamine therapy? Unbelievable!!!! They won't approve veterans to get service dogs, but will pump them full of illegal, illicit drugs. Makes sense right? So, what happens when those drugs aren't enough, what's the next step? I think we all know the answer...they turn to the streets for something stronger...fill that void and scratch that itch. Hence the homeless, jobless, drug addicted veteran population in every major city in America. Just like marijuana, when that high isn't good enough anymore, what do people turn too...It doesn't take a rocket scientist or some doctor to figure this out. If the VA would just approve veterans for the care they need, or the benefits they deserve, you know a huge portion of this suicide problem would be fixed right? We need to stop this movement, right here, right now!