Beyond the Surface: Why Residential, Holistic, and Trauma-Focused Treatment is Essential for First Responders and Veterans
Author: Brady Thompson, MSW, August 14th, 2025 First responders and veterans experience disproportionately high rates of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), depression, substance misuse, and suicide due to repeated exposure to traumatic events, moral injury, and occupational stress (Berger et al., 2012; Petrie et al., 2018). Despite this, many trauma programs do not meet their specific […]