When you choose to serve in the military, you are oftenpraised for your courage and valor, celebrated for your willingness to riskyour life for a common cause. However, the mental toll of military service isfrequently overlooked and underreported. According to a report from theMilitary Times, diagnoses of mental health disorders among active-duty servicemembers increased by nearly 40% over the last five years. This report, releasedby the Defense Health Agency as part of the Armed Forces Health SurveillanceDivision's December Medical Surveillance Monthly Report, examined mental healthdiagnoses among active-duty troops from 2019 to 2023. The findings showed thatanxiety disorders and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) accounted for themost significant increase in diagnoses. Specifically, the diagnoses of these disorders nearlydoubled during this five-year period. While the report did not identify asingle cause for this rise, it suggested that the COVID-19 pandemic, whichoverlapped with this time frame, could be a contributing factor. In 2023, active-duty service members with mental healthdisorders occupied more hospital beds than any other medical condition,accounting for 54.8% of all hospital bed days.  Sam J. Peterson is a dedicated entrepreneur and mentalhealth advocate committed to transforming the lives of veterans and firstresponders through innovative, science-backed treatments. As the co-founder ofMind Spa and the Patriot PowerUP Program, he has developed advanced protocolsthat combine ketamine therapy, transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS), andhyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) to heal and rewire the brain. These powerful,complementary treatments address the root causes of traumatic brain injury(TBI), PTSD, depression, and anxiety, providing long-lasting relief wheretraditional methods often fall short. Data from these programs demonstratetheir significant impact—not just alleviating symptoms but fundamentallyrestoring brain function and improving quality of life. In addition to his work with Mind Spa and Patriot PowerUP,Peterson founded the Invictus Project, a nonprofit organization that offersfinancial assistance to veterans seeking access to these life-changingtherapies. His mission is deeply personal; as a former Army EOD technician, hefaced his own mental health challenges that motivated him to develop programsaimed at true neurological healing rather than mere symptom management. Hebelieves in the power of community, cutting-edge science, and personalized careto create lasting change and remains committed to revolutionizing mental healthtreatment for veterans and first responders. For more information, visit https://www.mindspadenver.com/,call (303) 327- 0350, or email [email protected].

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