A long-time effort at USF to strengthen alternative treatment options for veterans suffering from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and traumatic brain injuries has gained additional support from the Florida Legislature. Governor Ron DeSantis signed legislation (HB 501) at the USF Office for Veteran Success, instructing the Florida Department of Veterans’ […]
World Mental Health Day is October 10 The University of South Florida College of Public Health embraces the concept that mental health is public health. To this end, the college offers certificate and full degree programs in support of behavioral health, as well as activities for students and the community. […]
USF College of Public Health’s Dr. Kevin Kip, professor in the Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, compared the results of 23 homeless veterans and 94 veterans in the community who received treatment for symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) with a new treatment, accelerated resolution therapy (ART). “We wanted to […]
U.S. Rep. Gus Bilirakis coordinated a panel discussion, hosted at USF’s College of Public Health on June 21, to discuss the mental health benefits of trained service dogs and how to make them more accessible to veterans. “The invisible wounds [veterans] sustained serving our country are just as serious as […]
At USF’s College of Public Health, Dr. Kevin Kip is working hard to research alternative therapies for veterans experiencing mental health issues. Across the nation, alternative therapies for veterans have been gaining more support, including the use of hyperbaric oxygen therapy, service dogs, yoga, and acupuncture to help veterans heal. […]