Reducing suicide risk for rural Veterans
(Source - news.va.gov) When you think about rural living, you may picture quiet mornings, wide-open spaces, friendly neighbors and a
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Mental Health/Behavioral Health
Helping incarcerated Veterans find hope and resources
(Source - news.va.gov) Incarcerated and justice-involved Veterans are among the most vulnerable groups at risk for suicide, particularly those experiencing
Read More“I’m fine.” But are you really?
(Source - news.va.gov) How many times a day do you hear the question, “How are you?” and respond automatically with,
Read More‘Give yourself a chance’: Veteran overcomes addiction and homelessness
(Source - news.va.gov) For nearly two decades, Marine Corps Veteran Rob Slaughter lived in the shadows on the streets of
Read MoreAccess to mental health under Medicare
Medicare does not cover all healthcare services for older adults; however, one area of healthcare that is particularly challenging to
Read MoreTeleMental Health helps Veteran rediscover joy
(Source - news.va.gov) For 83-year old Air Force Veteran Alfred Izzarone, having a VA care team diagnose his PTSD was
Read MoreVeteran sheds light on the importance of mental health research
(Source - news.va.gov) For Army Veteran Bryan Billups, mental health has always been a priority. From serving as a paratrooper
Read MoreInsurers not required to cover medical marijuana, federal judge rules
(By: Jakob Emerson for Becker’s Hospital Review ) A federal judge has dismissed a proposed class-action lawsuit that aimed to
Read MoreVA officials acknowledge the need for privacy for telehealth therapy
(By Katia Riddle for NPR) The US Department of Veterans Affairs appears to be backing off a plan to send
Read MoreThe (artificial intelligence) therapist can see you now
(By Katia Riddle for NPR) New research suggests that given the right kind of training, AI bots can deliver mental
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