Veterans: Your suicide crisis doesn’t have to define your future
(Source – news.va.gov) Being in the military is all about preparation. You study a mission and train for it. Your
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Mental Health/Behavioral Health
Mental health is just one factor in a Veteran’s risk for suicide
(Source – news.va.gov) May is Mental Health Month and this means you may be seeing TV reports, articles and social
Read MoreCongress: 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
Read MoreVeterans 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
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