Veterans who have experienced psychological trauma as the result of sexual assault or repeated, threatening sexual harassment which occurred while the individual was serving on active duty, active duty for training, or inactive duty training. Other experiences that are part of MST include unwanted sexual touching or grabbing, threatening, offensive remarks about a person's body or sexual activities and threatening or unwelcome sexual advances. Common reactions include feelings of anxiety, guilt, shame, depression and powerlessness as well as poor concentration, disorientation, nausea, dizziness, headaches, jumpiness, changes in appetite and changes in sleep patterns. Individuals with MST are eligible for inpatient, outpatient and residential treatment services at health care facilities operated by the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs.
No programs.