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PRESS RELEASE June 3, 2024 Augusta , GA — June is National Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Awareness Month. “Trauma impacts a lot of Veterans, and it’s not limited to those with combat
experiences,” said Dr. J. Richard Monroe, program manager for the VA Augusta Trauma Recovery Clinic. “By offering personalized, evidence-based therapies, we partner with the Veteran to
navigate a path to healing. For many who have stuffed down or ignored their trauma-related symptoms, it can be a life-changing process and a new lease on life.” WHAT: Interview opportunities
with VA PTSD professionals and Veteran patients WHEN: Throughout the month of June (PTSD Awareness Month) WHERE: Charlie Norwood VA Medical Center Uptown Division (1 Freedom Way, Augusta,
GA 30904) WHO: VA Augusta Mental Health professionals with expertise in the treatment of PTSD Veterans seeking PTSD treatment should ask for a referral from their VA Primary Care or Mental
Health provider. Veterans can also self-refer for same-day care by visiting the VA Augusta Mental Health Walk-In Clinic (Unit 1F) at 1 Freedom Way in Augusta. In addition, VA offers several
online resources to help Veterans and their families in their understanding of PTSD at www.ptsd.va.gov/apps/aboutface. ### Media contacts William Martin, Chief of Public Affairs PHONE: ###
