Cohen Clinics ‘Run As One’ Across the Nation
Every Steven A. Cohen Military Family Clinic joined prominent veterans organizations Team Red, White & Blue, Team Rubicon and The Mission Continues for the annual Run As One event on Saturday, April 13.
APRIL: “PURPLE UP” FOR MONTH OF THE MILITARY CHILD
“Purple Up! For Military Kids” is a day to wear purple to show support and thank military children for their strength and sacrifices. Purple indicates that all branches of the military are supported; Air Force blue, Army green, Navy blue,…
Month of the Military Child: Third Culture Children
April is designated as the Month of the Military Child; a time to honor the unique experiences of the dependent children of military members serving at home and overseas. There is a common saying in the military, “when one person joins, the whole family serves.” It is not only the service member or veteran going through the common challenges the military brings (i.e. frequent transitions, losses, and separations from loved ones), but these are shared experiences that impact the family system.
CVN, 11 CLINICS AND COUNTING: NEW CLINIC OPENS IN WASHINGTON STATE
Anthony Hassan at the Tacoma opening If you haven’t heard already, the word is out. Cohen Veterans Network is growing! The latest expansion news happened last week when the Network opened its 11th clinic nationwide, and the first in…
SLEEP AWARENESS WEEK: WHY & WHEN TO SEEK TREATMENT FOR INSOMNIA
It’s no secret that poor sleep is problematic, greatly impacting the health and well-being of veterans and military families. But what just might be the best kept secret is that there is sleep-specific treatment available to them at low or no-cost through the Cohen Veterans Network.
SLEEP AWARENESS WEEK: INSOMNIA TREATMENT FOR VETERANS & MILITARY FAMILIES
A growing number of post-9/11 veterans and military families are learning how to trade in tossing and turning for sleeping with the help of Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I).
COHEN CLINIC AT NYU LANGONE HEALTH FEATURED ON SIRIUS XM’S DOCTOR RADIO
Irina Wen, PhD, Clinic Director of The Steven A. Cohen Military Family Center at NYU Langone Health sat down with host Lenard Adler, MD, Vice Chairman for Continuing Medical Education in Department of Psychiatry at NYU School of Medicine to talk veterans and mental health.
SEARCHING FOR THE NEXT COHEN CLINIC LOCATION
Altieri in Anchorage The search for the next round of Cohen Clinics has taken our team to The Last Frontier in recent weeks. Jerry Altieri, CVN VP for Network Growth, has accompanied CVN President & CEO Dr. Anthony Hassan…
ENHANCING LOCAL PARTNERSHIPS
Cohen Clinic teams around the country have been meeting with local leadership from the VA and other community partners in social settings to promote greater connectivity and opportunities. “These have been fantastic meetings. There is a real spirit of collaboration…
SOCIAL MEDIA USE AND ADOLESCENT MENTAL HEALTH
Social media use is becoming a mainstay of American life, and the life of our kids, yet research on its effects is at its nascent stage. While there are surely benefits, a recent article by a team of researchers in…
A Look at Expanding Access Points
Providing timely access to care is a foundational principal at the Cohen Veterans Network. It is a topic that has been in the news quite a bit recently and a primary talking point at our 2018 Cohen Veterans Care Summit late last year.
The Struggles of a Caregiver
In the latest CVN Report, Dana Morrissey, MSW, MPH, examined the struggles that some of today’s caregivers go through as experienced through one Cohen Clinic client. “When her husband returned from deployment with PTSD and TBI, Melinda…
Media Coverage Highlights for 2018
2018 was another big year for the Cohen Veterans Network. The following is a recap of our top 10 news media stories from the past year:
‘Tis the Season for Mental Health Wellness
Although the holiday season is known to be “the most wonderful time of year,” for many, this time of year can also come with stress. Whether it be anxiety around large groups, tough interactions with loved ones, loneliness or demands…
A Sense of Community
For Veterans Day 2018, the Cohen Veterans Network hosted a one-day art exhibit in New York City focused on the themes of Resiliency, Healing, and Transition after Military Service. In this video recap of the event, CVN…
Reflections on a weekend retreat for veterans couples
At the beginning of November, CVN and the Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS) co-sponsored a weekend retreat designed for veterans and their partners at the Silver Spur Ranch outside of Bandera, TX. The retreat was designed to help couples cope, heal, and support each other, particularly in the face of grief and loss. Seven couples from across the country attended the 3-day event, which was led by highly experienced TAPS grief and family counselors.
CVN Hosts Art Exhibit Exploring Themes of Resiliency, Healing, and Transition after Military Service
To honor Veterans Day, the Cohen Veterans Network a not for profit philanthropic organization which provides mental health services for post 9/11 veterans and their families, hosted the exhibit in New York City with the Veteran Artist Program, featuring original pieces of work by military veteran artists.
National Guard: Psychological Health Program Overview
This month CVN delivered a webinar for all 10 Cohen Clinics around the country, aimed at treating a specific veteran population. The National Guard: Psychological Health Program Overview was presented by National Guard CAPT Matt Kleiman. Kleiman is the Director…
Research at Cohen Veterans Network: transforming data into wisdom
Ramchand at the 2018 Cohen Care Summit This month at the Cohen Veterans Care Summit in Washington, DC, CVN’s data scientist Aaditya Bhat said something that resonated with me. Although I’m taking great liberty with his words, he implied…
CVN Adds Industry Leaders to Bolster Growth Along Path to 25 Clinics
The Cohen Veterans Network has unveiled an expanded roster of senior leaders in order to meet Steven A. Cohen’s pledge to open 25 clinics over five years. That $275M commitment was made public in April 2016 and CVN…
The Cohen Veterans Care Summit 2018
This October 10 and 11 marked the 3rd Annual Cohen Veterans Care Summit at the Ronald Reagan Building in Washington, D.C. The conference was nothing short of success, as hundreds of healthcare leaders, veterans and other community members collaborated on effective…
CVN Earns the Highest Rating for Quality of Consumer Programs and Services
CVN has reached another milestone in its mission to serve post-9/11 veterans and families with high-quality, confidential mental health care. All eligible CVN clinics have earned the top grade from industry-leading accrediting body the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF).
An “all hands on deck” approach to suicide prevention
At CVN, we recognize that there needs to be an “all hands on deck” approach to suicide prevention. No one can tackle this devastating problem alone. Therefore, we are proud to work with the VA and other organizations together to focus on caring for our veterans and their families.
The Cohen Veterans Care Summit to be Held in Washington D.C. October 10-11
Cohen Veterans Bioscience and the Cohen Veterans Network will jointly host the 3rd annual Cohen Veterans Care Summit on Wednesday and Thursday, October 10 and 11 at the Ronald Reagan Building in Washington, D.C. Hundreds of healthcare leaders and professionals, veterans and other community members are expected to attend the conference.
A Day of Service for CVN
The Cohen Veterans Network serves post-9/11 veterans and their families daily around the country via 10 Steven A. Cohen Military Family clinics. On 9/11 this year, much of our team was out giving back in our communities to honor our veterans and clients.
CVN Kicks Off New Public Webinar Series Focused on Suicide Prevention
A Suicide Prevention Awareness series, co-presented along with the Center for Deployment Psychology, is an effort for CVN to extend its commitment to saving lives, saving families and saving futures.
Engage Immediately when calling our clinics
When you place a call to a Steven A. Cohen Military Clinic after hours or on weekends it is always answered by a trained veteran, who can address your questions and help schedule an appointment with your local clinic.
A Remarkable Opening in Clarksville
The Steven A. Cohen Military Family at Centerstone in Clarksville, TN hosted a grand opening this week featuring their new clinic space. Centerstone CEO, Bob Vero, and Cohen Veterans Network CEO, Anthony Hassan, welcomed the crowd at a ribbon cutting ceremony and shared the importance of this partnership for the community.
The Importance of Community Partnerships
There are many organizations out there professing to serve and support veterans with needs ranging from housing, to education, to social skills building; just to name a few. It is a very important part of my role as Outreach Manager at the Cohen Clinic in Philadelphia to ensure that we are aligning ourselves with strong community partners
Meet one of the veteran peers ready to answer your call
When you place a call to a Steven A. Cohen Military Clinic after hours or on weekends it is always answered by a trained veteran, who can address your questions and help schedule an appointment with your local clinic.
Acknowledging a Productive First Year in Fayetteville
There was a lot to be proud of at the Steven A. Cohen Military Family Clinic at Cape Fear Valley in Fayetteville, NC this week.
The Role of Media in Shaping the Suicide Narrative
For a television show or movie to properly depict the realities of suicide, it is essential to ensure that there is a message of hope, even if there is a devastating death that is portrayed, according to CVN Vice President & Suicide Prevention Expert, Dr. Caitlin Thompson.
A quick look at CVN’s client demographics
The Cohen Veterans Network is a not-for-profit philanthropic organization which publicly launched in April of 2016. The network currently has 10 Steven A. Cohen Military Family Clinics in operation. Here is a quick look at our client demographics.
Traumas that can lead to PTSD take many forms
Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) has been commonly associated in the media with direct exposure to military combat, but in reality, traumas that can lead to PTSD can take many forms.
CVN Marks PTSD Awareness Day by Reinforcing Recovery and Training
The Cohen Veterans Network has focused its aim of saving lives, saving families, and saving futures on those impacted by PTSD by demonstrating that recovery is possible with the right treatment delivered by highly-trained clinicians. Among veteran clients who completed…
Recovery from PTSD is not only possible, it is likely
Although the memories of traumatic events do remain for life, the extreme reactions to having them and the associated debilitation can be eliminated through treatment.
Dispelling Myths and Common Misunderstandings of PTSD
As a clinical psychologist who specializes in the treatment of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), I am passionate about dispelling myths and common misunderstandings I hear about PTSD and its treatment. Here are some of the most frequent misconceptions I hear in my practice...
One Veteran’s Struggle with PTSD
This is a story about a friend of mine. It is not only a very sobering story that touches close to home for me, since I am a spouse of a veteran who has been through several difficult deployments, but it is also a story that I hear over and over during my work at the Cohen Clinic in Fayetteville, NC.
Everyone is affected by suicide
Everyone is affected by suicide. This has come to light even more this past week with the suicide deaths of Kate Spade and Anthony Bourdain.
Ready for Military Families in El Paso
Cohen Veterans Network spokesperson Kyle White, a Medal of Honor Recipient, recently spent a full day in El Paso stressing the need for mental health care for entire post-9/11 military families to a wide variety of audiences.
Great Energy and Enthusiasm in Killeen
More than one hundred members of the veterans’ community, elected officials, and media attended the kickoff event held at the clinic located at 1103 West Stan Schlueter Loop in Killeen.
Strong Grand Opening Event in Denver
Recap an outstanding opening day for the Cohen Veterans Network in Denver.
Caregiving in Marriage: The Evolution of Battle-Tested Partnerships
Caregiving can present some extra challenges. Providing support for veterans and their partners is a unique aspect of CVN’s array of services that may help couples fill their potential to become battle buddies.
Military Children Serve, Too
Serving in the military is more than just a job. It’s a way of life. And it affects the entire family. After more than 16 years into our longest war, many military families are growing weary.
The Well-Being of Military Families
On Tuesday April 24, one of the Cohen Veterans Network’s own, Silver Spring, MD Cohen Clinic Director Tracy Neal-Walden chaired a panel as part of her role on the National Academy of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine Committee on the Well-being…
FOCUSING ON OUR KIDS DURING THE MONTH OF THE MILITARY CHILD
April is the Month of the Military Child. Each year the Department of Defense honors military children and recognizes the role they play in their parent’s service. Here at the Steven A. Cohen Military Family Clinic in Dallas, we recognize the impact of children in the life of our veterans as well.
Understanding the Experiences of Military Children
In their short lives, both of my children have experienced separation from their father for longer than 6 months. Though he’s not always in a war zone, it still affects them. They also have no clue where he is other than that he is at work.
The Life of a Military Child
The hardest part of this life is explaining the time and distance to our children. Their bright, shiny eyes see the days as an eternity. When my four-year-old sees a stack of clean uniforms sitting on the table and asks, “Is daddy working forever today or just a tiny bit?” it breaks my heart.
The First Recipient of the CVN Founder’s Award
One of the highlights of the CVN Annual Meeting, held this week in Chicago, was the presentation of the first CVN Founder’s Award.
Suicide Prevention Training for all CVN Staff
Another key element in CVN’s commitment to suicide prevention is on display this month throughout our network of mental health clinics.