Understanding the Why: Access In an earlier BIPOC Mental Health Awareness Month Blog, we captured who this month acknowledges, but it is important to understand why the awareness month is needed. In many ways, it comes down…
This August 26 webinar, open to the general public, will serve as an introduction to Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Distress Tolerance skills.
This webinar, open to the general public, will serve as an introduction to the Dialectical Behavior Therapy Model.
July is BIPOC Mental Health Awareness Month. BIPOC = Black, Indigenous, and People of Color.
You know the feeling. The one of dread that creeps up on you on Sundays as you anticipate the work week ahead. It’s dubbed the “Sunday scaries” and it’s a real thing. A recent article on today.com…
Cohen Veterans Network is celebrating its 5 year Anniversary. Since its inception in 2016, CVN has built 19 Steven A. Cohen Military Family Clinics across the country and has treated nearly 25,000 clients. Take a look at this…
June is Pride Month! At CVN, we take PRIDE in caring for LGBTQ+ veterans and those they love. We proudly serve military family members, as defined by the veteran! This includes same sex partners and spouses, and families of choice.
What Memorial Day means to CVN Vice President for Network Growth Jerry Altieri (Army veteran): It is a celebration of life gained from life lost. It elicits memories of friends gone. It is a day I remember them. Their smiles. Their…
Today marks one year since the tragic, senseless death of George Floyd in Minneapolis and the mark of a powerful movement highlighting injustices across the country. While a great deal of awareness and energy has been expended to change and educate, our country still has a very long way to go to heal and improve the way we treat and care for each other.
Sharjuan Burgos Most people have no idea what my job was during my last deployment in 2020, as I rarely speak about it. Today, I wanted to share with everyone how privileged I was to be able to…
It’s Asian-American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month! Cohen Clinic at CFS in Mililani, HI pose with shaka signs, the local way of saying “Howz’it!,” “All’s good,” “Take care!” and more. Cohen Veterans Network is committed to…
There are an estimated 5.5 million military caregivers in the United States. Of these, 1.1 million are caring for post-9/11 veterans. Military caregivers are family members, friends or acquaintances that provide care and assistance to wounded, injured or ill veterans…
Formally, in the military community, military spouses are labeled “dependents”, but after nearly 8 years of being “married to the military”, I would argue that military partners are anything but dependent. The military spouse and partners that I know are……
Cohen Veterans Network is proud to announce that we are now serving Active Duty service members in most clinic locations! Since opening in 2016, it has been our vision to ensure that veterans and their families can access the quality…
Cohen Veterans Network, a not-for-profit philanthropic organization that serves post-9/11 veterans and military families through a nationwide system of mental health clinics, is celebrating its five-year anniversary. Since its inception in April 2016, CVN has built 19 Steven A. Cohen Military Family Clinics across the country and has treated nearly 25,000 clients.
This April in honor of the Month of the Military Child, Cohen Veterans Network is celebrating military children from coast to coast and beyond with #MyMilitaryKid stories, events, and resources….and you’re invited to join in on the festivities. The…
Cohen Veterans Network has joined with 40+ other organizations to affirm that violence against Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders is violence against our entire community, and such activity – like all hate-based activity – is fundamentally wrong in every way,…
What keeps you awake at night? Well, for veterans, there are any number of factors that could be contributing to insomnia including traumas associated with deployment, years of irregular work hours and the difficulties surrounding the transition into civilian life. Just…
Our military is becoming increasingly diverse. In fact, racial and ethnic minorities represent 43% of today’s military, while 6% of the military population identifies as part of the LGBT community. It is more important than ever for clinicians to be…
Statement from Dr. Anthony Hassan, CEO and President of Cohen Veterans Network
This Valentine’s Day, we’re asking - what is it that all couples can learn from military couples to strengthen their relationship? From creative ways to communicate to “adventuring together”, veterans and military spouse staff members across our network of Steven A. Cohen Military Family Clinics share some strategies they use to stay connected:
We take pride in serving veterans & military families in the DC community and are pained by the violence that has occurred at the Capitol. Regardless of where you are located, recent events may be distressing, and as always, we urge you to take the steps you need to be well.
During this period of uncertainty, military families are faced with unique stressors causing enormous strain, including interrupted PCS plans, activations and deployments, shifting childcare and child education plans, personal finances and employment insecurity. These challenges can intensify stress and worry,…
COVID has changed the holidays for many families across the world – but military families are no stranger to being apart from loved ones for important occasions!
At Cohen Veterans Network, we are committed to providing veterans and military families with high-quality mental health care. We need your help to continue expanding our services nationwide! Every Giving Tuesday donation to Cohen Veterans Network will…
Throughout our nation’s history, brave men and women have answered the call to serve. On Veterans Day – and everyday – Cohen Veterans Network is proud to care for you – and your families.
“Um, I think you’re on mute.” Even after months of depending on technology to communicate, many of us still struggle with video calls! Cohen Veterans Network Ambassador, Medal of Honor Recipient, Ryan Pitts, is no exception…as our other Medal of Honor…
Since the start of the pandemic six months ago, Cohen Veterans Network has treated more than 3,000 new clients, almost all remotely via CVN Telehealth. Learn more in a recent news release. Watch as…
Across the country, in one form or another, children of military families are facing an unusual back to school experience. Each of the 17 Steven A. Cohen Military Family Clinics are here to provide support for families…
Today, we remember the 2,977 Americans that were killed — and we honor the millions who have made the decision to serve in our Armed Forces since this day. We will never forget. We are committed to serving these veterans…
CVN recently accepted five new CVN Fellows to the program, continuing its vision of preparing the next wave of mental health care professionals with high-quality, culturally competent training. The CVN Scholars and Fellows program provides hands-on experience for individuals…
Cohen Veterans Network recently made public its intention to open Cohen Clinics in additional markets this fall. Two military communities will benefit from CVN’s community-based care soon.
Danielle Besuden July is BIPOC Mental Health Month, a designated time to raise awareness about how culture, race, and background impact mental health. An IVMF and Military Times COVID-19 poll revealed that during the pandemic, BIPOC veterans report…
The month of July has seen a number of new recorded videos added to the CVN Frontline online resource center, including a collection of videos on Nutrition and Sleep, as well as individual content on Moral Injury, Anxiety and Isolation & Loneliness.
Long before the COVID-19 pandemic changed the landscape for mental health practices, Cohen Veterans Network (CVN) and Beck Institute (BI) worked together to provide high-level online trainings for clinicians. The results of this training have positively impacted many lives.
CVN partnered with the Meadows Mental Health Policy Institute (MMHPI) and issued a report indicating that for every 5% increase in the national unemployment rate, as many as 550 additional U.S. veterans could be lost to suicide annually,and 20,000 more veterans could suffer from substance use disorder as compared to pre-pandemic levels.
The murders of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, and countless others, are truly an American tragedy. Cohen Veterans Network condemns these acts and stands against systems that have for too long oppressed and devalued the lives of Black Americans…
Since CVN Presents launched only two short months ago, Steven A. Cohen Military Family Clinics across the country have hosted over 20 live events, producing over 10 hours of free programming.
In a series of interviews with veterans, Der-Martirosian and colleagues (2019) found that veterans viewed their own training and background as appropriate preparation for disaster relief efforts, with a focus on their sense of self-sufficiency, action-orientation, flexibility, and ability to stay calm during times of crisis.
The struggle is real right now. The media has done an excellent job of sharing the mental health implications of social isolation and the dangers of relying on substances or alcohol to cope with this crisis. There has been emphasis…
The America’s Mental Health Pulse Survey release several weeks ago indicated that 4 in 5 Americans believe the pandemic will have a negative impact on their mental. CVN President & CEO Dr. Anthony Hassan has predicted a coming “surge” as a result of trauma, depression, PTSD, addiction, financial impact, and family stress.
Though April 1st may feel like just yesterday - May is right around the corner. And though CVN Presents Live Events only began a mere two weeks ago, we have a full schedule of events to close out the month.
Founded in 1977 by leading researchers and clinicians in diverse disciplines focused on child development, global non-profit, Zero to Three , reaches millions of parents, professionals and policymakers each year. Zero to Three has advanced the proven…
Clinician, Cindy Paauw, shares some ideas on how families can not only survive but thrive together in a time where everyone may start to experience “cabin fever.”
For most, this past week was the first full week of crisis operations and, like Cohen Veterans Network, hopefully you approached this new reality with confidence and optimism.
Dr. Amanda Spray, Clinician and Director at our Cohen Clinic in New York City, offers advice on breaking the cycle of negative thought and finding safe, healthy methods to remain social, positive, and active.
Concerned about going out in public? Cohen Veterans Network clients may continue to receive treatment even during the virus outbreak. Our Cohen Clinics remain open to provide care to our clients. Don't cancel your mental health appointments. Continue to receive treatment via CVN Telehealth to help protect your health.
Each year, I genuinely look forward to the Blue Star Families Military Family Lifestyle Survey findings. Partially, this is because I love data (fortunately I’m in good company here at CVN!) and partially, this is because I feel a strange…
There has been renewed interest in discussing the state of mental health service delivery for those who have borne the burden. And while most of the community is contributing to a productive and healthy debate on the best course of treatment for veterans, others are using this as an opportunity to make one-sided arguments that support false and harmful claims about treatment being ineffective.
Financial stability, frequent relocation, and isolation emerged as top military family stressors, according to new survey results, released this week. The survey, conducted by Blue Star Families, included responses from more than 11,000 service members, military spouses, and veterans.
