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IJF Mission Brief - Jan/Feb 2023 - The Effects of Loneliness

Winter not only brings cold days and nights, but also social isolation. "We typically think of loneliness as a consequence of depression, rather than a cause."

 

Below are resources on the effects of loneliness:

• https://www.military.com/benefits/veterans-health-care/mental-health-and-wellness/veterans-need-be-honest-about-their-loneliness-and-boredom-after-serving.html

• https://www.research.va.gov/currents/0218-The-loneliness-factor-in-depression.cfm

• https://www.research.va.gov/currents/0218-The-loneliness-factor-in-depression.cfm#solutions

BraveHearts Therapeutic Riding & Educational Center provides equine assisted activities and therapies to individuals, including U.S. military veterans. Learn more about BraveHearts here

IJF Mission Brief - Jan/Feb 2023 - Health and Wellness

Veterans' interest in meditation, yoga, and acupuncture continues to grow. Many Veterans are looking for alternatives to traditional treatment modalities.

 

Below are resources on alternative treatments:

• https://yogainternational.com/article/view/veterans-and-ptsd/

• https://www.va.gov/WHOLEHEALTH/professional-resources/Yoga.asp

• https://veteransyogaproject.org/

• https://www.va.gov/WHOLEHEALTH/professional-resources/Acupuncture.asp

• https://www.research.va.gov/currents/0821-VA-researcher-exploring-meditation-as-a-therapy-for-PTSD.cfm#sidebar

• https://veteranlife.com/lifestyle/mindfulness-meditation-for-veterans/

• https://www.everydayhealth.com/ptsd/can-meditation-help-veterans-with-ptsd/

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