Transitioning from active duty to civilian life can often be […]
According to the National Institute of Mental Health, an estimated […]
Join representatives from VA and Veterans of Foreign Wars for a Facebook Live event on September 13 at 1 p.m. EDT to discuss mental health care.
Air Force Veteran Lorrie Lollar-Ray finds her job at VA fulfilling and satisfying. She describes how helping another Air Force Veteran, despite obstacles, makes her work so meaningful.
Even one Veteran, or service member lost to suicide is too many. VA is working hard to prevent that, through efforts like this critically important order.
VA Vet Centers need caring mental health professionals Life isn’t […]
VA’s VITAL program is a multi-faceted initiative designed to help Veterans achieve their academic goals while supporting them with mental health and other issues.
VA’s Whole Health approach lets Veterans take charge of their health based on their priorities with the support of Whole Health peer facilitators on their health team.
The Siri function on Apple’s iPhone and the Google Assistant function on Android phones now automatically dial the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline which also serves the Veterans Crisis Line, even if the number (1-800-273-8255) is not saved in the phone’s contact list.
We’ve gathered a few pointers to help make this 4th of July enjoyable for all — especially those who have served our country in the military.
Combat Veterans can experience long lasting emotional and spiritual pain from participating in, witnessing, or failing to prevent traumatic events that violate their core values or expectations of themselves or others. Some have described such experiences as “a deep soul wound that pierces a person’s identity, sense of morality and relationship to society” leaving Veterans to question who they are and how they can relate to others.
Jeffrey Ballard, R.N. and Army Veteran, began his medical career […]