U.S. Marine and mental health expert explain the healing power of art *** , /PRNewswire/ -- Research shows creative activity can reduce stress hormones, help people process emotions, and serve as a tool for managing mental health.
That is why Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) is helping connect military veterans and service members with creative outlets and therapies to manage the most common health issues affecting those who served. Experience the full interactive Multichannel News Release here: WWPTM, which supports wounded post-9/11 veterans and service members, their families, and caregivers, understands the importance of mental wellness. According to WWP's latest Warrior Survey: Wounded Warrior Project's Dr.
, Psy.D., discusses how art therapies and creative expression help veterans.
She's joined by Marine-turned-musician who recently made his debut at the Grand Ole Opry, one of the highest honors in country music. , Psy.D.
, is a behavioral health expert and the director of Warrior Care Network® at Wounded Warrior Project. She oversees a national collaboration with clinical partners that makes it easier for veterans and service members to access mental health or brain injury care. Among her passions is combining alternative therapies and evidence-based treatments to help improve mental and emotional wellness, which research shows can improve quality of life, resilience, and ability to thrive.
joined the U.S. Marine Corps in 2003.
A year later, he survived an explosion tha.