TRIGGER WARNING: Military Psychology
Learn About Sexual Assault and Ways to Support Your Patients
Help is available for you to help your patients who disclose sexual assault.
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Learn About Sexual Assault and
Ways to Support Your Patients
Sexual assault can impact anyone. The Defense Health Agency offers tools designed to help providers care for patients who have experienced trauma and violence. Review these [PHCoE](http://t1.news.dha.mil/r/?id=h331789d,b3e121,edcda1) and [Real Warriors Campaign](http://t1.news.dha.mil/r/?id=h331789d,b3e121,edcda2) resources to learn more about policies, programs, and other resources that support patients who disclose sexual assault.
Spotlight on PHCoE Resources
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Understanding and Managing Reactions from Experiences of Sexual Assault
Your patients may not realize that sexual assault can increase risk for depression, substance misuse, PTSD, and other mental health concerns. Share this Real Warriors article with your patients to build awareness and support them if they have experienced a sexual assault.
[READ MORE](http://t1.news.dha.mil/r/?id=h331789d,b3e121,edcda3)
Video: Staff Sgt. Johnson Sought Help and Learned to Cope After Sexual Assault
For years, Staff Sgt. Brittany Johnson experienced painful memories of her sexual assault. By seeking care, she was able to learn her triggers and cope more effectively when memories resurfaced. Watch her story to learn more about the strength she found after seeking help.
[WATCH HERE](http://t1.news.dha.mil/r/?id=h331789d,b3e121,edcda4)
Integrated Primary Harm Prevention and Intervention
PHCoE has information about intimate partner violence, including definitions, relevant military instructions and policies, and treatment options (including TRICARE-authorized private sector care), and other resources for providers and patients. Check it out.
[READ MORE](http://t1.news.dha.mil/r/?id=h331789d,b3e121,edcda5)
DOD Safe Helpline
Anyone can experience a sexual assault. The Department of Defense Safe Helpline is anonymous, confidential, and available 24/7 to provide support and resources for survivors of sexual assault. Remember, you are not alone.
[READ MORE](http://t1.news.dha.mil/r/?id=h331789d,b3e121,edcda6)
About the Psychological Health Center of Excellence
PHCoE's mission is to improve the lives of our nation’s service members, veterans, and their families by advancing excellence in military psychological health care research.
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