PTSD Bytes

About PTSD Bytes

Welcome to the VA podcast series, PTSD Bytes! In each episode, host and clinical psychologist Colleen Becket-Davenport from the VA National Center for PTSD talks to an expert or innovator about how technology can support people with PTSD or other mental health concerns. There are many resources out there, so join us for “bite-sized” episodes featuring practical information you can use or share. Visit www.ptsd.va.gov/podcast (http://www.ptsd.va.gov/podcast) for more information.

Publisher

Veterans Health Administration

Category

health & fitness

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

18 Jan 2022

Latest episode

7 Jan 2025

Latest episodes

46 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   7 Jan 2025

   #46: PTSD and Reducing Suicide Risk

   Dr. Joseph Simonetti discusses “lethal means safety” as a proactive approach to reducing suicide risk, particularly among individuals with PTSD and other mental health conditions. He offers tips for managing access to medications, firearms, and household items and discusses helpful VA resources like the Safety Plan app. Check out www.ptsd.va.gov (https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ptsd.va.gov%2F&data=05%7C02%7C%7C46019c70c7f3460c25b308dd2f5a2a67%7Ce95f1b23abaf45ee821db7ab251ab3bf%7C0%7C0%7C638718786484490729%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=l0IgJ%2FOl5O1O32O1IGcT2V8M3TMhxSnNDlaO9A4ZEzE%3D&reserved=0) for more information!

2. 

   10 Dec 2024

   #45: Navigating PTSD in the Workplace

   For some people, PTSD can make finding and keeping a job difficult. On this episode, Dr. Elissa McCarthy joins us to talk about common workplace challenges for individuals with PTSD and share tips and resources for overcoming obstacles so that you can thrive at work. Closed Caption Transcript is available at: https://www.sharedfedtraining.org/Podcasts/PTSDBytes_EP45.pdf (https://www.sharedfedtraining.org/Podcasts/PTSDBytes_EP45.pdf) ===============================

3. 

   12 Nov 2024

   #44: PTSD and Traumatic Brain Injury

   Dr. Micaela Cornis-Pop and Dr. Joel Scholten explore the complex interplay between traumatic brain injury and PTSD, revealing effective management strategies and treatment options for veterans.

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

Apple Podcasts (US)

4.9 / 5

18 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

12 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 33 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

33

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

85

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