Understanding brain injuries in the Defence Force
Brain injuries, including traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) and mild TBIs (mTBIs), such as concussions, are an important health concern within the military community.
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How EMDR supports veterans
EMDR, or Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, is a therapy method used to help with processing PTSD. For veterans, this can help to reduce psychological distress which may be impacting their lives.
How to recognise chronic or persistent pain
National Pain Week, recognised annually in July, raises awareness around Australia of the impacts of living with chronic pain, highlighting the experiences of those who are affected, and working to increase social understanding of chronic pain.
How social workers support veterans
Social workers provide an incredibly diverse range of services, including providing clients with a wide scope of interventions and support centred around linking people to appropriate support services and monitoring their progress and wellbeing.
