No Meaningless Exercise: A Commitment to Fitness Supports Your Recovery
Many Veterans of our nation’s military branches are very proud of their service—and rightfully so. Our service members—no matter which branch of the military they chose—make any number of sacrifices to protect the country they love.
But even this well-earned sense of pride is often not enough to help a Veteran transition from the military back into civilian life. After all, the structure and camaraderie of military service is hard to find as a civilian. As a result, many Vets find themselves struggling with mental health disorders, substance use disorders, or both.
Due to the perceived disconnect between military life and civilian life, some Vets are extremely reluctant to seek out help for the challenges they are facing. They might be convinced that civilian care providers simply do not understand the problems faced by those in the military. They might be disappointed in themselves because they believe they should be strong enough to face challenges on their own. They might think that admitting to difficulties in civilian life somehow reflects poorly on their military service.
Whatever the reason, too many Veterans avoid getting the help they need—and the results of that reluctance can be truly tragic.
Fortunately, evidence-based, effective help designed specifically for those who have served in the military is available, and it can change the trajectory of a Veteran’s life before mental health or substance use issues overwhelm them.
The Farley Center offers two such programs: The Tactical Recovery Program and our Military Intensive Outpatient Program (M-IOP). Let’s take a look at both approaches to helping Veterans (along with active duty or reserve personnel) who are struggling.
