Mental Health Conditions Common Among Veterans and Their Family Members

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CE Course Description

Veterans and their families undergo numerous adjustments and stressors when transitioning back to civilian life. They are at risk for behavioral health conditions, including anxiety, depression, posttraumatic stress disorder, substance use disorders, grief, and suicide. The Veterans' experiences also impact families. Therefore, mental health professionals need to be skilled in identifying these conditions and treating them with a trauma-focused lens that is supportive of the unique needs of Veterans. This course will provide an overview of behavioral health conditions and their impact on the families of Veterans. Evidence-based interventions, including suicide prevention, are also outlined. 

Author: Amy Colver, MSSA, MA, LISW

CE Course Objectives

1. Demonstrate the ability to identify and verify a client’s Veteran status using appropriate screening practices.
2. Identify common behavioral health conditions affecting Veterans and describe appropriate screening tools used by mental health professionals.
3. Analyze the impact of behavioral health conditions on Veteran families, with attention to relationship conflicts, intimate partner violence, and child abuse.
4. Evaluate evidence-based treatment practices used in addressing behavioral health conditions among Veterans.
5. Apply evidence-based strategies and information related to suicide prevention within professional social work practice.

CE Course Outline

1. Section 1: Introduction (5 minutes)
   • Section 1: Key Terms (2 minutes)
   • Section 1: Reflection Questions (3 minutes)
2. Section 2: Screening for Veteran Status(8 minutes)
   • Section 2: Key Term (2 minutes)
   • Section 2: Reflection Questions (3 minutes)
3. Section 3: Behavioral Health Conditions in Veterans (25 minutes)
   • Section 3: Key Terms (2 minutes)
   • Section 3: Reflection Questions (3 minutes)
4. Section 4: The Impact on Veteran Families (15 minutes)
   • Section 4: Key Terms (2 minutes)
   • Section 4: Reflection Questions (3 minutes)
5. Section 5: Evidence-Based Interventions for Behavioral Health Treatment (15 minutes)
   • Section 5: Key Terms (2 minutes)
   • Section 5: Reflection Questions (3 minutes)
6. Section 6: Suicide Prevention - Warning Signs, Risk Factors, Screening,Assessment, and Intervention (15 minutes)
   • Section 6: Reflection Questions (2 minutes)
7. Section 7: Case Study (5 minutes)
8. Section 8: Case Study Review (3 minutes)
9. References (2 minutes)

Total Time: 120 minutes (2 hours)
Course Level: Intermediete

Course Date: 2025-09-15

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