Congress: Close Medicare’s dangerous gaps in coverage for addiction treatment
(By Brian Hurley and Paul N. Samuels for STAT) While many people immediately picture young adults when thinking about the
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Mental Health/Behavioral Health
Veterans share how mental health care improved their lives
(Source – news.va.gov) How would you finish the sentence: “Today, I am …”? Would you say you’re hopeful, motivated, anxious,
Read MorePromoting healthy aging for older adults
(Source – news.va.gov) Older adults play vital, positive roles in our communities as family members, friends, mentors, volunteers, civic leaders,
Read MoreHelp for Veterans facing thoughts of suicide
(Source – news.va.gov) Transition can be incredibly stressful, and some Veterans find themselves facing thoughts of suicide. Life is full
Read MoreSix ways anyone can start the conversation about suicide with a Veteran
(Source – news.va.gov) The idea of having a conversation about suicide can fill people with dread. It’s not just because
Read MoreMontana VA’s new mobile mental health service
(Source – news.va.gov) Montana VA launched a new mobile medical unit in March to expand mental health treatment access to
Read MoreNavy Veteran turns his life around with a second chance from VA
(Source – news.va.gov) Navy Veteran Tim Healy knows something about second chances. In 2009, he was facing his third strike
Read MoreMental health care is hard to find, especially for people with Medicare or Medicaid
(By Rhitu Chatterjee for NPR) With rates of suicide and opioid deaths rising in the past decade and children’s mental
Read MoreCommunities help with Veteran suicide prevention
(Source – news.va.gov) You may think VA only works with Veterans at VA-owned facilities like medical centers, Vet Centers and
Read MoreWhat to do if a Veteran you served with is talking about suicide
(Source – news.va.gov) Although we were trained to keep our cool in stressful situations, it’s still tough when we face
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