Bridging the Gap: Addressing Unmet Needs to Improve Veteran Health and Well-Being
From undiagnosed mental health challenges and unmet social needs to high rates of suicide and PTSD, statistics tell a sobering story about the health and well-being of those who have served our nation. In this webinar, we’ll explore how various demographic factors, health behaviors, and unmet social needs affect the health and well-being of Veterans. We will also discuss how these underlying factors affect the stress and mental health of Veterans. This session will highlight the need for targeted interventions to support the diverse needs of Veterans and outline strategies for policymakers, providers, and community members to improve care for this at-risk group. Don’t miss this chance to engage in a vital conversation about opportunities to improve Veteran health, well-being, and quality of life.
Moderator:
Halima Ahmadi-Montecalvo, PhD, MPH, Vice President of Research and Evaluation, Unite Us
Speakers:
- Marguerite Daus, PHD, RN, Assistant Professor, Department of Medicine, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus
- Kristen Vescera, PhD, MPH, MA, Worried About a Veteran (WAV) Communications Lead, Army Combat Veteran
- Lori Murphy, MSW, LISW-S, Veterans Health Administration Senior Innovation Fellow
