As Low-Nicotine Cigarettes Hit the Market, Anti-Smoking Groups Press for Wider Standard
By Don Thompson for Kaiser Family Foundation on June 30, 2023 The idea seems simple enough. Preserve all the rituals
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Mental Health/Behavioral Health
Privately Insured People with Depression and Anxiety Face High Out-of-Pocket Costs
(By Hope Schwartz, Nirmita Panchal, Gary Claxton, and Cynthia Cox for The Kaiser Family Foundation published: Jun 23, 2023) Millions
Read MoreMy HealtheVet and telehealth reach Veterans where they are
(Source - news.va.gov) After 26 years in the Air Force, Sonya Wilson knew she wanted to get a job helping
Read MoreVA S.A.V.E. helps prevent Veteran suicide
(Source - news.va.gov) Suicide prevention is VA’s top priority. The VA Caregiver Support Program (CSP) supports Veteran suicide prevention by
Read MorePrioritizing Veterans’ mental health: Addressing access to care
(Source - news.va.gov) May is Mental Health Awareness Month, an annual observance to honor the courage of millions of Americans
Read MoreCMS: Dual-eligible Medicare Advantage members less likely to receive cancer screenings, mental healthcare
(By Rylee Wilson for Becker’s Hospital Review ) Individuals who are dually eligible for Medicare and Medicaid had lower scores
Read MoreReducing loneliness may reduce the likelihood of suicide
(Source - news.va.gov) Reducing feelings of loneliness and social isolation may reduce the likelihood of dying by suicide. Understanding risk
Read MoreUphold military principles by taking care of yourself
(Source - news.va.gov) There are ways to honor your service and uphold military principles as a Veteran while also taking
Read MoreNew program developed to address mental health needs of military caregivers
(Source - news.va.gov) VA recently launched a virtual program to pilot mental health services for caregivers enrolled in the Program
Read MoreSuicide prevention: How to bring up the tough questions
(Source - news.va.gov) How do you spot signs of struggle and have that difficult conversation with a Veteran contemplating suicide?
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