Just about everyone who has been in uniform has had an early interaction with mental health in the military: someone — a recruiter or possibly a medical officer at a Military Entrance Processing Station will ask, “any history of mental health issues?” and if you want to stay in (of course you do, you just got here!) you will say “no!”
Over 35 years ago, experts coined the diagnosis of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) to describe the prolonged, troubling symptoms in the aftermath of experiencing a traumatic event. Recently, PTSD was re-categorized from an Anxiety Disorder to its own category of Trauma Related Disorders.
The Steven A. Cohen Military Family Clinics in San Antonio and Dallas have each recently marked their first anniversaries of serving veterans and families.
Caregivers of our service members and veterans play an important yet silent role in the health and wellness of our Military. Too often these caregivers are the unsung heroes who keep our service members focused on the mission and veterans focused on their transition.
When a service member serves, the whole family serves as well. The visible and invisible wounds of war affect not only the veteran but his or her loved ones.
In honor of Military Spouse day, CVN would like to share the story of Melinda. Melinda is the wife and caregiver of a Marine, as well as a mother.
CVN Spokesperson Kyle White addressed more than 500 military and community leaders at the annual Easter Seals Serving DC|MD|VA Advocacy Awards in Washington D.C. on April 25.
The Cohen Veterans Network has been traveling across the nation this month meeting veterans, thought-leaders, and mental health professionals.
Cohen Veterans Network President and CEO, Anthony Hassan, was a guest on Team Red, White and Blue’s Eagle Nation podcast this week. Team Red, White and Blue is on a mission to connect veterans across the country through social and…
This month, DoD celebrates the 31st year in which April was designated the Month of the Military Child. For those of us at the Cohen Veteran Network, we celebrate April as the Month of the Military and Veteran Child. There is nothing more precious or miraculous in this world than the birth of a child.
The Cohen Veterans Network has treated 1,700 veterans and military family members in one year of operations.
Several members of the Cohen Veterans Network team will represent the organization and help deliver our model of care to national audiences this week.
Earlier this week, Cohen Veterans Network Founder Steven A. Cohen visited our clinic in Philadelphia. He has now met the team at all five pilot clinics in our first year of operations. Clinic Director Leah Blain and CEO Dave Oslin led…
Anthony Hassan appeared on The David Webb show last week. The nightly show is part of SiriusXM’s Patriot Channel 125.
Our new awareness campaign, Back to Better, has officially launched in our clinic cities. The digital campaign was created to showcase our Cohen Clinic clients to share the impact our clinics have had on the veteran community thus far. The…
A group of very promising social workers are primed to enter our field and make an impact, thanks in part to a Cohen Veterans Network initiative.
The build up to the public opening of the Steven A. Cohen Military Family Clinic at Cape Fear Valley in Fayetteville, N.C. continues to gain steam.
The next Steven A. Cohen Military Family Clinics are on track to open this summer. Our new locations in El Paso, TX., Fayetteville, N.C., Washington, D.C. are in progress with more announcements on their opening dates coming soon. Check our…
An in-depth look at PTSD in Northern Virginia magazine tackles the complexities and realities behind treating veterans with mental health issues.
Anthony Hassan, President & CEO of the Cohen Veterans Network, has been named a top veteran to watch in 2017 by renowned military digital source We Are The Mighty.
In 2016, individual groups from Point72 raised funds to support the military children being served at our Cohen Clinics. These groups were moved by the mission of CVN, and sought a way to participate in improving the lives of the children in military families that receive treatment at our clinics.
The Cohen Veterans Network is continuously providing training opportunities to our clinical staff around the country designed to help bring the best, tailored care to our clients possible. Our latest training session will focus on Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT).
A series of videos on the Cohen Veterans Network YouTube channel tell the story of the struggles many post 9/11 veterans face transitioning back to civilian life.
The Cohen Veterans Network works to dispel the stigma associated with receiving treatment for mental health issues. Joining us in this effort are a pair of post-9/11 Medal of Honor Recipients: Kyle White and Ryan Pitts who share their mental health journey after service.
CVN’s Electronic Health Record system is a crucial element that will lead to network innovation, best practices, real-time analysis, and research. The network’s de-identified client database will fuel our innovation and allow our clinics to deliver the best possible care…
CVN Telehealth is being strategically rolled out to all of the Steven A. Cohen Military Family Clinics in our network. This concept will prove invaluable in the effort to bring high-quality mental health care to veterans and their families in suburban and rural areas, including larger states with high veteran populations such as Texas and California.
On Veterans Day especially, we take note of the sacrifices our veterans have made for this nation. We want all veterans and their families to know that we are expanding our footprint and are here for them, regardless of the types of mental health challenges they are facing. You can get better with us.
The Cohen Veterans Network successfully opened its final two pilot clinics, at USC in Los Angeles and at the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia in October. This milestone moment helps the network fulfill its commitment to veterans and military families…
Joshua, a United States Coast Guard veteran, has been visiting the Steven A. Cohen Military Family Clinic in San Antonio for one-on-one help with his PTSD. He had not had good experiences attempting to get help elsewhere, and more importantly…
Last night, President Barack Obama held a town hall meeting in Fort Lee, Va. The President faced some difficult questions from members of military families. The event aired lived on CNN. Obama explained some of the effort around de-stigmatizing mental…
The first Cohen Care Summit will bring together partners from all sectors in order to accelerate the field of veterans mental health. The event will take place in Washington, D.C. next week. Two of the key principles at…
In the lead up to the first Cohen Care Summit Cohen Veterans Network Founder Steven A. Cohen discusses his reasons for supporting this effort. Cohen (rt.) with Family Endeavors CEO Travis Pearson at our San Antonio clinic. …
American culture has long idolized the armed forces and those who serve our country have represented the epitome of manliness. This equation of men and the military is an entrenched but narrow sighted perception that devalues the women who serve…
Cohen Veterans Network Founder Steven A. Cohen visited our clinics in Dallas and San Antonio on August 8 and 9. Cohen was joined by the network’s CEO, Anthony Hassan, as well as CVN board members Michael Sullivan, Doug Haynes, Gary Goldring,…
Cohen Veterans Network’s mission is to destigmatize mental health care and improve the lives of all veterans in the United States. The recent tragic killings of police officers in Dallas, TX and Baton Rouge, LA have been disturbing for…
As the Cohen Veterans Network grows, client feedback will help our Steven A. Cohen Military Family clinics to make treatment as comfortable and productive as possible. CVN now has some early results from a client experience survey that will be…
Recently released VA data confirms the suicide crisis among veterans. In 2014, on average 20 veterans took their own lives every day. The common estimate as of 2010 was that there were 22 veteran suicides per day but the numbers…
Another key position in the CVN central office was filled with the addition of Data Manager Todd Dias. Todd was previously Manager of Informatics and Statistics for the Perinatal Data Center at the March of Dimes Foundation, where he gained…
The Secretary of the Navy visited the Steven A. Cohen Military Family Clinic at NYU Langone Medical Center and used the moment as an opportunity to sign policy supporting the mental health treatment of Sailors and Marines. Cohen Veterans Network…
Things are progressing rapidly for the first five pilot clinics in the Cohen Veterans Network. Our San Antonio clinic is off and running, making a big impact in their community. The official public opening for that location was May 10.
The Steven A. Cohen Military Family Clinic at Family Endeavors in San Antonio will formally open on May 10. CVN Executive Director Anthony Hassan and Medal of Honor recipient Kyle White will both be on hand for the launch event.
This month the central office at the Cohen Veterans Network received a very nice surprise in the mail from the non-profit group Stars For Our Troops. Susan Wells, Founder of the Troy, N.Y. based organization, sent in a letter explaining their…
Last week’s public launch of the Cohen Veterans Network was well covered in the media with stories by Bloomberg News, Stars and Stripes, Vanity Fair, Philanthropy.com, and a National TV appearance on…
Cohen Veterans Network Founder Steven A. Cohen was honored last night at the Marines Corps Law Enforcement Foundation dinner in New York City. Cohen received the Commandant’s Leadership Award for his work in the veterans space, especially with the launch…
The Cohen Veterans Network held an inaugural retreat in Dallas from March 30 – 31. Staff from each of the first four Steven A. Cohen Military Family Clinics were in attendance. Members of the CVN Board of Directors were also…
The entire Cohen Veterans Network team attended the National Council for Behavioral Health’s 2016 Conference from March 7 – 9, 2016. In addition to providing high-quality care for veterans and their families, CVN will work to…
USA Today takes a look at the recent RAND Corp. study on post-traumatic stress disorder. The article suggests that “the U.S. military is struggling to provide adequate therapy sessions for thousands of active-duty troops suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder and…
A recent story on Military.com takes a look at the stigma associated with barriers to treatment associated for veterans. The story indicates that “Experts who work with both active-duty military and veterans say the stigma of mental illness — whether combat stress,…
If you have a friend or family member who suffers from PTSD, give them the time and space to process what is happening to them, and to listen to their story with compassion and without judgment, according to Dr. Rita Nakashima…
