This talk reviews the historical journey of women veterans with an emphasis on their unique experiences and challenges. A brief overview of the impact of military service on women veterans’ current mental health and functioning will be presented. An overview of the Women Health Sciences Division of the National Center for PTSD research portfolio will be offered with an emphasis on ongoing research being conducted in an effort to continue to understand the unique needs of women veterans and determine strategies and interventions to best meet those needs.
Learning Objectives:
Attendees will be able to:
- Analyze the unique path of women’s military service and the impact of that service on mental health.
- Develop a plan to incorporate effective strategies to address the unique needs of women Veterans into clinical care.