Varpas De Sa Pereira

Varpas De Sa Pereira, a decorated retired Marine Corps officer and Tier 1 special operations operator, shares his profound insights on transitioning from military to civilian life. He introduces his groundbreaking psychological model, Warrior Withdrawal, which links the emotional struggles of veterans to substance abuse symptoms. Varpas discusses the loss of identity and community post-service, advocating for mental health solutions and group support for veterans. His journey to clinical psychology also highlights the need for pre-separation mental health services in the military.