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Complementary and Integrative Health/Whole Health

Healthcare approaches that are not typically part of conventional medical care but are used alongside it, such as acupuncture, meditation, yoga, or massage therapy. Whole health often emphasizes a patient-centered approach that considers all aspects of a person's life.

Task Force

A temporary group of people brought together to work on a specific problem or project.

Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

A mental health condition triggered by experiencing or witnessing a terrifying event, often characterized by flashbacks, nightmares, severe anxiety, and uncontrollable thoughts about the event.

Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)

An injury to the brain caused by an external physical force, which can result in temporary or permanent impairment of brain function.

Peer-led Model / Peer-supported Program

A program or approach where veterans with similar life experiences are trained to offer support, guidance, or counseling to other veterans, either as an addition to or alternative to professional clinical services.

Community-based Program

A health or wellness program run by a local non-governmental or nonprofit group, rather than directly by a federal agency like the VA, often operating in local community settings.