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  • Help Veterans overcome mental health challenges as a psychologist at VA

    Help Veterans overcome mental health challenges as a psychologist at VA

    With unique issues that demand a unique skillset, Veterans rely on VA psychologists to help them improve their quality of life and take charge of their care.

  • Robotic pets rekindle positive memories for resident Veterans

    Robotic pets rekindle positive memories for resident Veterans

    Robotic pets help patients and staff engage on a personal level. They let elderly Veterans reflect on happy life experiences.

  • VA psychologists help Veterans take charge of their mental health

    VA psychologists help Veterans take charge of their mental health

    Mental health care at VA empowers Veterans to take charge of their well-being and pursue fuller lives, and VA psychologists are a major part of that effort.

  • Essential events: Where to find VA recruiters this fall

    Essential events: Where to find VA recruiters this fall

    With the arrival of the fall season, VA recruiters are [...]

  • VA mental health professionals work to prevent Veteran suicide

    VA mental health professionals work to prevent Veteran suicide

    VA mental health professionals walk alongside Veterans on their journey to improve their mental health, prevent Veteran suicide.

  • VICTORS: Caring for Veterans with significant visual impairment

    VICTORS: Caring for Veterans with significant visual impairment

    The VICTORS outpatient program represents a unique team approach to vision rehabilitation using the disciplines of optometry, ophthalmology, social work, psychology and low vision therapists.

  • VIDEO: Get an inside look at working as a VA psychologist

    VIDEO: Get an inside look at working as a VA psychologist

    Joel Schmidt, associate director of advanced fellowships, discussed VA psychology careers on our Talk About It Tuesday live broadcast.

  • Enjoy the total rewards of a psychology career at VA

    Enjoy the total rewards of a psychology career at VA

    Interested in a career as a VA psychologist? VA careers come with an abundance of rich rewards, including competitive pay and generous benefits.

  • Help Veterans care for their mental and emotional health as a psychologist

    Help Veterans care for their mental and emotional health as a psychologist

    VA is hiring psychologists across the nation to help empower Veterans to take charge of their mental health and wellbeing.

  • Houston VA makes it easier for Veterans to get psychology services

    Houston VA makes it easier for Veterans to get psychology services

    Mental health is good medicine, and the Houston VA Medical Center is making it easier than ever to receive psychological services. 

  • For Vets with PTSD, therapeutic group outings may pave the way back into communal life

    For Vets with PTSD, therapeutic group outings may pave the way back into communal life

    At the Baltimore VA Medical Center, Veterans with PTSD have participated in group-based exposure therapy, benefiting from mutual support—and a therapist’s guidance—as they tackle group outings such as bus rides and restaurant visits.

  • #BorneTheBattle 104: Wendy Tenhula – Director of Innovation and Collaboration for the Office of Mental Health and Suicide Prevention

    #BorneTheBattle 104: Wendy Tenhula – Director of Innovation and Collaboration for the Office of Mental Health and Suicide Prevention

    Dr. Wendy Tenhula shares her role at VA, progress we've seen in Veterans seeking treatment for mental health issues, and the value of Make the Connection.

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Last updated January 16, 2026

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