Cohen Veterans Network Launches PTSD Awareness Campaign Amid Expansion
Event summary
- Cohen Veterans Network (CVN) launched the 'Retrain Your Brain: PTSD Treatment Works' campaign during PTSD Awareness Month in June 2026.
- The campaign aims to reduce stigma around PTSD and promote evidence-based treatments, with up to two-thirds of military members and veterans experiencing clinically meaningful improvement.
- CVN operates 23 clinics across 22 states and D.C., with five more opening on U.S. military bases in Asia, having treated over 102,000 clients since 2016.
- The network offers four gold-standard therapies: Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Prolonged Exposure Therapy (PE), Written Exposure Therapy (WET), and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR).
The big picture
Cohen Veterans Network's campaign aligns with broader industry efforts to destigmatize mental health issues and expand access to specialized care. The organization's strategic expansion into military bases highlights its commitment to reaching high-need communities. With a strong philanthropic backing and a focus on evidence-based treatments, CVN is positioning itself as a key player in veteran mental health services.
What we're watching
- Expansion Strategy
- The pace at which CVN can successfully open and operate new clinics on U.S. military bases in Asia will be critical to its growth.
- Treatment Efficacy
- How the campaign impacts the uptake of evidence-based PTSD treatments among veterans and military families.
- Stigma Reduction
- Whether the campaign effectively reduces stigma around PTSD and encourages more individuals to seek treatment.
