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  • Study backs long-term benefits of non-drug pain therapy

    Study backs long-term benefits of non-drug pain therapy

    A recent study found that non-drug therapies given to service members with chronic pain may reduce the risk of long-term adverse outcomes, such as alcohol and drug disorder or suicide attempts.

  • Explore VA career pioneering safe pain care at PAINWeek 2019

    Explore VA career pioneering safe pain care at PAINWeek 2019

    Talk with VA recruiters about healthcare careers in pain management for Veterans at PAINWeek 2019, the national conference for frontline practitioners.

  • Explore a mental health career helping Veterans at #APA2019 in Chicago

    Explore a mental health career helping Veterans at #APA2019 in Chicago

    Explore a Veterans Affairs career in mental health at the American Psychological Association Annual Convention, Aug. 8-11, in Chicago.

  • Can video games help in mental health recovery?

    Can video games help in mental health recovery?

    A recent study with a small sample of Veterans trying to recover from mental health issues found that video games can help in overcoming such problems as PTSD and substance abuse disorders.

  • Psychiatrists can explore a career helping Veterans during the APA Annual Meeting in San Francisco

    Psychiatrists can explore a career helping Veterans during the APA Annual Meeting in San Francisco

    Recruiters for the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) are [...]

  • Study points to best treatment for Vets with PTSD and alcohol problems

    Study points to best treatment for Vets with PTSD and alcohol problems

    A VA San Diego study confirmed the value of prolonged exposure therapy for Veterans coping with both PTSD and alcohol problems. Some experts have worried exposure therapy could worsen drinking in this population.

  • Veterans’ primary care, access and equity, and internist careers are focuses of annual physicians’ meeting in D.C.

    Veterans’ primary care, access and equity, and internist careers are focuses of annual physicians’ meeting in D.C.

    U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs’ (VA) primary care specialists and [...]

  • Explore a mental health career working with Veterans during ACA Conference and Expo 2019

    Explore a mental health career working with Veterans during ACA Conference and Expo 2019

    A career in mental health at the U.S. Department of [...]

  • Psychologists and psychiatrists interested in careers serving Veterans invited to Feb. 12 mental health virtual career fair

    Psychologists and psychiatrists interested in careers serving Veterans invited to Feb. 12 mental health virtual career fair

    The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced in May [...]

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