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Addressing Mental Health in Military Personnel and First Responders

Beverly Walton, MS, LCADC, ICADC, CCS, SAP • April 13, 2024

Substance Abuse, Anxiety, Depressive Disorders, and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

Military personnel and first responders often face high-stress and traumatic situations as part of their duties, which can have a significant impact on their mental health. Problems like substance abuse, anxiety, depressive disorders, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) are prevalent in these groups. It is essential to provide effective support and resources to address these mental health challenges.


The nature of military service and first responder duties exposes individuals to traumatic events and high-pressure situations. These experiences can lead to the development of mental health conditions, such as PTSD, which can have a profound impact on their well-being and daily functioning. Additionally, the stigma surrounding mental health issues in these communities can prevent individuals from seeking help.


Therapy can play a crucial role in addressing mental health issues in military personnel and first responders. Sharing Temple Counseling LLC is one such place that consists of a group of clinical social workers, therapists, and licensed counselors who provide a wide range of services tailored to the unique needs of these populations. They offer SAP assessments, treatment for substance dependency and abuse, eating disorder treatment, LGBTQ support, grief and loss counseling, support, therapy, and counseling for mood disorders, stress and anxiety, trauma, and PTSD.


Sharing Temple Counseling LLC utilizes evidence-based approaches such as Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectic Behavior Therapy (DBT) to address mental health issues. These methods are tailored to enhance mental well-being and are proven effective in helping individuals cope with trauma, stress, and other mental health challenges.


It is essential to promote mental well-being in military personnel and first responders through education, awareness, and access to mental health services. Through the provision of efficient assistance and materials, we can assist these people in coping with their mental health issues and leading satisfying lives.

Sharing Temple Counseling LLC consists of a group of clinical social workers, therapists, and licensed counselors that provide treatment for eating disorders, substance dependency, LGBTQ support, grief and loss counseling, support, therapy, and counseling for mood disorders, stress and anxiety, trauma, and PTSD.

Our office is in Bordentown, NJ, Burlington County, near Hamilton Township, Moorestown, Columbus, Crosswicks, Florence, Roebling, Trenton, and Ewing.

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