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Finding Purpose Through Advocacy: Vic Martin's Journey with Traumatic Brain Injury and Mental Health
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Trigger Warnings: Discussion of traumatic brain injury, mental health struggles including suicidal thoughts, and recovery journey.
Today's guest, Vic Martin shares his experience with traumatic brain injury during Navy service and subsequent mental health challenges. He discusses his recovery journey, including volunteering and leadership roles helping other veterans. Martin also highlights the importance of collaboration and comprehensive treatment programs like Solara Mental Health. Listeners learn about resources like the San Diego Veterans Coalition and ways to get involved in advocacy.
Resources mentioned:
- Solara Mental Health treatment program (solaramentalhealth.org) - Provides holistic mental health treatment and alternative therapies for veterans.
- San Diego Veterans Coalition (https://sdvetscoalition.org/https://sdvetscoalition.org/) - Nonprofit that connects over 150 veteran-serving organizations in the area.
- Mental Health Advocacy Councils (contact Vic Martin) - Councils at each VA meant to improve mental health services from a veteran perspective.
To get in touch:
- Contact Vic at his email: mn.vicmartin@gmail.com for questions about any of the above or to get involved in advocacy.
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If you are experiencing suicidal ideations or have experienced sexual assault and need help or someone to talk to, please reach out to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 988 or the National Sexual Assault Hotline at 1-800-656-4673** **Any views discussed in this episode are strictly personal views and not views of the United States military. This podcast is in no way affiliated with any branch of the United States military. Some names have been changed in order to protect the identities of speakers and/or names mentioned throughout episodes.
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