The Mother Teresa of recreation therapy has retired
Joyce Casey, a Spinal Cord Injury recreation therapist, has saved and changed the lives of thousands of …
Category: Mental Health
Programs teach military competency, PTSD, suicide best practices
For mental health providers, understanding cultural impacts and service-related experiences can create a …
VA deploys Mobile Vet Centers to Capitol Grounds
Today, VA announced the deployment of two Mobile Vet Centers to the Capitol Grounds to ensure that those …
One question could save a life. Would you ask it?
In our culture, we often avoid using the word suicide so asking a fellow Veteran “Are you thinking of …
In tough times, call on VA for mental health support
The Executive Director, Office of Mental Health and Suicide Prevention, has a message for Veterans and …
Join us for 30 Days of Self Care using VA’s Covid Coach mobile app
Join the National Center for PTSD’s 30 Days of Self Care with the the COVID Coach mobile app. Download the …
Peer support specialists help Veterans in crisis
Meet two strong ladies, Veteran Peer Support Specialists who are in recovery from mental illnesses and …
Actor Mikal Vega Combats Post Traumatic Stress through Vital Warrior Non Profit
Actor Mikal Vega combats mild TBI and Post Traumatic Stress through yoga and started the Vital Warrior non …
Meditation may help Veterans with PTSD
Meditation may be able to help Veterans with posttraumatic stress disorder. Learn about a meditative …
VA partners with OnStar to prevent Veteran suicide
A Veteran’s potential death by suicide, prevented by quick thinking and an in-vehicle safety and security …