Addressing Combat-Related Mental Health Issues with Dr. Monique Chouraeshkenazi EP 25
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How does combat impact veterans' mental health?
What solutions are available for improving mental health support for veterans?
With over two decades of service in the Air Force, Dr. Monique witnessed firsthand the mental health challenges faced by military personnel during deployments in Afghanistan. Through her expertise as a clinical neuropsychometrician, she explores the structural brain changes caused by long-term mental illnesses such as PTSD and major depression, advocating for a multidisciplinary approach to address cognitive deficits effectively.
In this episode we chat about:
- From Combat Zones to Classrooms: Dr. Monique's Journey (00:30)
- Understanding Combat-Related Mental Illness (03:45)
- Combat Veterans' Mental Health and Brain Function (10:27)
- The Impact of Long-Term Mental Illness on Brain Function (21:16)
- Veterans' Mental Health: Challenges and Solutions (29:43)
Episode Resources:
- Get help for Depression at Sofia Health (book session)
- Book Tai Chi, Qigong, meditation, mindfulness, and Yoga classes with Prime (get free trial)
- Dr. Moniques’s LinkedIn (LinkedIn)
- The Chouraeshkenazi Group wesbite (website)
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