Are all VA patients men?
Although the majority of veterans are men, an increasing number of female veterans are seeking mental health and medical treatment through the VA. Psychology interns have the opportunity to work with female patients from Inpatient Psychiatry, Outpatient Mental Health, the Medicine/Surgery/Rehab Units, and Primary Care. In addition, the Military Sexual Trauma program, which offers services to veterans who have been sexually harassed or assaulted while in the military, primarily serves the female patient population. Several staff members facilitate groups that address women’s mental health issues; interested interns may have the opportunity to participate in these groups as deemed appropriate by their Outpatient Mental Health supervisors. Finally, as comprehensive treatment often consists of treating the family system, interns frequently find themselves working with spouses and children of the veteran being served. The VA SLC HCS staff offers unique opportunities for increasing awareness
Related Questions
- Why does the VA only require follow-up counseling for patients with AUDIT-C scores > 5, when AUDIT-C scores of > 4 for men (> 3 for women) are positive screens?
- Does the VA dispense all meds to VA patients or do they fill their Rx at local pharmacies?
- Do most VA patients have chronic psychiatric problems?
