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Loneliness can be a risk factor for dementia, stroke and heart disease. It also can increase risk of depression, anxiety and substance abuse.

VA is including gender identifiers and preferred names in medical records. It's a welcome change for transgender and gender diverse Veterans.

Lou Anne Bates is the caregiver for her husband, an […]

VA has many treatment options to help Veterans recover from substance use. Here are valuable links to information and programs.

VA wants to reduce BZD prescriptions to senior Veterans. A study shows the need to monitor the use of Medicare Part D prescriptions.

Gulf Coast VA’s Women Veterans Program hosted drive-thru baby showers at community-based outpatient clinics for currently pregnant women Veterans or those who have delivered in the past year.

To give the important aspects of your life your all and be the best version of yourself, you must make your mental health a priority. VA has resources to help Veterans manage their mental health.

Leaders of the Million Veteran Program (MVP) are addressing this gap through a new initiative called MVP MIND. It will survey 50,000 new participants with serious mental health conditions about their experiences. MVP officials believe such efforts will lead to more powerful research into these issues and better treatments.

Brandon joined the Marine Corps in 2001 and deployed to Iraq. Like many Veterans, he brought the war home with him. He used alcohol to cope but with help from VA he’s turned his life around.

Annie is VA’s automated text messaging program that sends information and self-care reminders. There are many types of Annie text messages and they work on any cellphone with texting capabilities.

Navy Veteran John Leaf experienced a lot of stress in Vietnam. He dealt with it over the years by throwing himself into his work and looking for something to hide his stress. He found help at VA.

The Executive Director, Office of Mental Health and Suicide Prevention, […]