This week on my podcast "NextStepsForward," I was joined by Dr. Ron Acierno, professor, vice chair of Veterans Affairs at UTHealth Houston, and executive director of the Trauma and Resilience Center.

With decades of groundbreaking research and clinical leadership, Dr. Acierno is a leading voice on trauma, resilience, and veteran mental health. Together, we discussed:

✅ The realities and misconceptions of post-trauma stress
✅ Veteran suicide, moral injury and stigma in seeking care
✅ How trauma affects whole families, not just service members
✅ Breakthroughs in treatment, from telemedicine to peer support
✅ The future of trauma care, including AI and digital platforms

Whether you’re a veteran, family member, clinician, or someone seeking deeper understanding, this episode offers wisdom, hope, and a path forward.

https://sites.libsyn.com/556866/breaking-the-stigma-understanding-veteran-mental-health-with-dr-ron-acierno