Women Veterans’ care preferences key to preventing suicide
Women Veterans more than twice as likely to die by suicide compared to non-Veteran women. It’s more …
Category: Mental Health
Why I get my health care at VA: Brandon
Brandon joined the Marine Corps in 2001 and deployed to Iraq. Like many Veterans, he brought the war home …
Pentagon’s approach to countering sexual assault: ‘All options are on the table’
The Department of Defense is taking a multi-pronged approach to combat sexual assault in the military. One …
This Mental Health Month, explore advice from Veterans to Veterans
For Mental Health Month in May, VA encourages Veterans to take at least One Step Today from a list of 10 …
Mobile mental health apps for Veterans aim to reduce suicide risk
VA Pittsburgh staff are working to reach more Veterans using mobile mental health apps. Project seeks to …
Tele-mental health care brings options to Texas Veterans
“Our mental health department was ahead of the curve…we increased access to mental health care, …
A Veteran’s perspective on the challenges of transition
Retired Army Sergeant Major Jason Beighley says leaving the security blanket of the military culture was …
Veterans’ poor sleep can lead to mental health nightmares
Sleep disorders can lead to increased thoughts of suicide. VA researchers are conducting a study to better …
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 …
Programs teach military competency, PTSD, suicide best practices
For mental health providers, understanding cultural impacts and service-related experiences can create a …