Women's Mental Health
The Ralph H. Johnson (RHJ) VA Medical Center is committed to providing comprehensive, gender-sensitive mental health care to address a variety of emotional health needs throughout a woman’s lifespan. Women Veterans are the fastest growing Veteran population and present with unique mental health needs. Common emotional challenges encountered by women Veterans include anxiety, depression, and PTSD. The RHJ women’s mental health program exists to offer programming that meets these needs and fosters connection among women Veterans. Both individual and group treatment options are available.
Important Resources
Sexual Health Resources
Maternity Care Resources
Past Events
Women Veteran Wellness Summit – 5/15/24 Virtual 1200-1330.
![Women Veteran Wellness Summit Flyer](https://s3-us-gov-west-1.amazonaws.com/content.www.va.gov/img/2024-04/Women%20Veteran%20Wellness%20Summit%20Flyer.jpg)
Women Veteran Virtual Maternal Mental Health Summit – 6/19/24 1200-1330.
More information to follow
Women Veteran Mental Health In the News
The unique needs of women Veterans are being recognized. Here are some recent community interviews on the topic with Ralph H. Johnson staff.
Veterans talk about importance of getting mental health assistance.
Women veterans often feel overlooked, lack mental health treatment and other resources.
She Wears the Boots: A Podcast for Women Veterans