Community comes together for Veterans mental health summit
(Source – news.va.gov) Texas Valley Coastal Bend VA held the 2024 Veterans Community Mental Health Summit on a sunny Friday
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Mental Health/Behavioral Health
Enhancing access to mental health care for Veterans in crisis
(Source – news.va.gov) VA offers programs to support Veterans in crisis, such as the Veterans Crisis Line. However, there is
Read MoreVA’s Million Veteran Program shares suicide prevention research
(Source – news.va.gov) VA’s Million Veteran Program (MVP), the world’s largest genetic research program within a health care system, studies
Read MoreLife coach or therapist? Know the differences
(By Emily Hemendinger for NPR) Life coach, wellness coach, business coach, weight loss coach, breakup coach – the list goes
Read MoreInsurers: Mental health parity rule will have ‘severe unintended consequences’
(By Rylee Wilson for Becker’s Hospital Review) Insurers and employers are pushing back on new rules that would toughen requirements
Read MoreMeeting the mental health care needs of Veterans
(Source – news.va.gov) With San Antonio being one of the fastest growing areas of the country for Veterans, the need
Read MoreTake the time: Reduce your risk of suicide crisis
(Source – news.va.gov) Taking the time to take care of yourself before a suicide crisis is key to prevention. For
Read MoreBeing prepared for a suicide crisis
(Source – news.va.gov) Just like any other emergency, you need to be prepared for a suicide crisis before it starts.
Read MoreSuicide program highlights importance of diversity
(Source – news.va.gov) Bay Pines VA’s mental health and behavioral science service remains highly focused on the prevention of Veteran
Read MoreVA Leading the Way: Screening, treatment can improve the lives of Veterans with PTSD
(Source – news.va.gov) Since 2014, VA has sponsored PTSD Awareness Month to educate the public on the mental health condition
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