Everyone responds to racism differently, and reactions can include anxiety, depression, and even PTSD. Dr. Brittany Hall-Clark discusses racial stress and trauma and shares how to heal from trauma while living in a world where racism still exists. Learn about different types of treatment for race-based stress, and tools to empower you to cope.

Closed Caption Transcript is available at: https://www.sharedfedtraining.org/Podcasts/PTSDBytes_EP26.pdf ===============================

Learn about Spanish-language resources for PTSD in this special, bilingual podcast episode. Cybele Merrick describes how you can learn more about PTSD on the National Center for PTSD’s website, tips for seeking treatment or trying an app like PTSD Coach or COVID Coach in Spanish. In the second half of the episode, Maria Lebron Quintana describes this information in Spanish.

En este episodio especial de nuestro podcast bilingüe aprenderás recursos en español para el PTSD. Cybele Merrick describe cómo puedes aprender más sobre el PTSD en el sitio web de National Center PTSD (por sus siglas en inglés), consejos sobre cómo buscar tratamiento o intentar acceder a una aplicación como PTSD Coach o COVID Coach en español. En la segunda mitad del episodio, María Lebron Quintana describe esta información en español.

Closed Caption Transcript is available at: https://www.sharedfedtraining.org/Podcasts/PTSDBytes_EP25.pdf ===============================

Older adults (age 65 and over) experience unique challenges when it comes to mental health. Dr. Christine Gould explains how technology can make it easier. Discover how apps like PTSD Coach and Mindfulness Coach can help, and where to find resources for older adults who would like support for learning this technology.

Closed Caption Transcript is available at: https://www.sharedfedtraining.org/Podcasts/PTSDBytes_EP24.pdf ===============================

If you have PTSD and try not to think about the trauma or go places that remind you of it – that is avoidance. Dr. Sadie Larsen explains why people with PTSD avoid, how to recognize it, and how avoidance can interfere with recovery. Learn about different types of therapy and tools in the PTSD Coach app that can help with PTSD and avoidance.

Closed Caption Transcript is available at: https://www.sharedfedtraining.org/Podcasts/PTSDBytes_EP23.pdf ===============================

Many Veterans with PTSD may not recognize or talk about their symptoms, let alone know how to find the right treatment. Dr. Jessica Hamblen tells us about the AboutFace website, where you can watch videos of real Veterans talking about their experiences with PTSD and how treatment helped them.

www.ptsd.va.gov/aboutface

Closed Caption Transcript is available at: https://www.sharedfedtraining.org/Podcasts/PTSDBytes_EP22.pdf ===============================

Parenting may be challenging, even more so if you have PTSD. Dr. Shelley Fenstermacher describes how you can talk to your kids at any age about PTSD. Get support from the many free parenting resources offered by VA, such as the online course “Parenting for Veterans.”

Closed Caption Transcript is available at: https://www.sharedfedtraining.org/Podcasts/PTSDBytes_EP21.pdf ===============================

People with PTSD are more likely to use tobacco, even though tobacco use negatively impacts health. In this episode, Dr. Ellen Herbst explains nicotine dependence and debunks the myth that quitting will make PTSD symptoms worse. Find out ways to get support to quit or cut back on tobacco use, such as the Stay Quit Coach mobile app.

Closed Caption Transcript is available at: https://www.sharedfedtraining.org/Podcasts/PTSDBytes_EP20.pdf
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After a trauma, you might find it harder to do the things that give your life meaning, such as work or relationships. Dr. Robyn Walser talks about how Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and the mobile app ACT Coach may help you not just feel better, but live a more meaningful life.

Closed Caption Transcript is available at: https://www.sharedfedtraining.org/Podcasts/PTSDBytes_EP19.pdf
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If you’ve experienced trauma, you may struggle with managing your emotions and relationships. Dr. Marylene Cloitre and Dr. Annabel Prins describe how STAIR therapy can help build up these skills, and available digital resources for support.

Closed Caption Transcript is available at: https://www.sharedfedtraining.org/Podcasts/PTSDBytes_EP18.pdf
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PTSD impacts both partners in a couple. Dr. Leslie Morland and Dr. Kayla Knopp describe common ways PTSD shows up in intimate relationships and how couples can get help, including using mobile apps and online programs.

Closed Caption Transcript is available at: https://www.sharedfedtraining.org/Podcasts/PTSDBytes_EP17.pdf
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