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MENTAL HEALTH C&P EXAM PREP
LIVE GROUP CLASS W/ JACKIE FNP-C

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ABOUT THIS
GROUP CLASS

Prepare for your Mental Health C&P exam with clarity and confidence in this live, examiner-guided class. Led by a licensed Nurse Practitioner and current VA C&P examiner, this session teaches you how mental health exams are structured, what examiners pay attention to, and how to express your symptoms truthfully—without minimizing or overstating them.

This class is a lower-cost way for veterans to access expert guidance while still receiving accurate, practical support aligned with VA evaluation standards.

What you'll Learn in This Class

Understanding the Mental Health C&P Exam

  • How the VA evaluates mental health conditions

  • What examiners are trained to look for

  • How your history, symptoms, and functional impact are assessed

How to Communicate Symptoms Effectively

  • How to describe severity, duration, and frequency

  • How to talk about panic, depression, trauma-related symptoms, anxiety, and more

  • How to avoid unintentionally minimizing your symptoms

Functional Impact – The Most Important Part

Learn how to accurately discuss how your condition affects:

  • Work and productivity

  • Relationships

  • Daily functioning

  • Coping and stress tolerance

Red Flags & Common Mistakes

  • Minimizing symptoms

  • Short or vague answers

  • Overexplaining

  • “Trying to be tough”

  • Misunderstanding questions

Live Q&A
Ask general questions about the exam process and what to expect.

Please Read Before Joining
This group class provides general Mental Health C&P exam preparation.
It does not include individualized diagnosis-specific coaching.

Veterans needing 1:1 personalized support can schedule a private Mental Health C&P Prep session.

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