Dr. Eric Abbott: Loneliness, Optimizing Focus, and G-Force

Dr. Eric Abbott: Loneliness, Optimizing Focus, and G-Force

Author: Mt. Carmel Veterans Service Center November 20, 2024 Duration: 54:10

Today, it feels like we are being pulled in every direction making it difficult to push ourselves in the one direction we actually want to go. In this episode, Dr. Eric Abbott talks about focusing on our mental health needs in order to increase overall performance and focus. We also discuss loneliness and its long-lasting effects on the body. Dr. Abbot, who is a 25-year air force veteran and current Optum provider, understands firsthand how difficult mental health struggles can be. The Veterans Voice Podcast provides our community with resources, as well as actionable and authentic information regarding Veteran mental health. In keeping with that theme, we are partnered with Optum and Mountain View Medical Group. Through this partnership, we will discuss topics such as PTSD, anxiety, depression, and other invisible scars that often comes with a career in the military, with Optum providers to help shed light on the issues while gaining some valuable insight from doctors who understand these struggles on a deeper, more physiological level. These episodes will lead our health and wellness series here on The Veterans Voice. 

 

RESOURCES:

https://www.veteranscenter.org/

https://www.optum.com/en/


The Vantage Point, presented by the Mt. Carmel Veterans Service Center, moves beyond the familiar narratives of military service to explore the rich, complex lives veterans lead long after their uniform comes off. This podcast is a space for conversation where the unique perspective forged by service meets the broader human experience. Episodes delve into the cultural touchstones, philosophical questions, and personal passions that define a life, from the books and films that resonate deeply to the ongoing education and hobbies that provide purpose. We talk about reintegration, family, and navigating civilian society, but we do so through the lens of lived experience and thoughtful dialogue. The goal is not just to share stories but to connect them to universal themes of resilience, curiosity, and community. By giving voice to veterans in all their diversity, The Vantage Point aims to foster understanding and highlight the multifaceted contributions of military families to the fabric of our culture. You'll hear honest discussions that are sometimes challenging, often uplifting, and always grounded in the distinct vantage point earned through service. Tune in for a podcast that honors the past while actively engaging with the present, exploring the leisure, learning, and philosophical threads that weave together a meaningful life after duty.
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