Reaching out in crisis with telehealth
Dr. Mike McBride was providing telehealth when telehealth wasn’t cool. The Milwaukee VA psychiatrist, who …
Category: Mental Health
You’re not alone: VA is here for MST survivors
During Sexual Assault Awareness Month, VA is connecting with MST survivors and raising awareness of its MST …
More than ever before, we must focus on our emotional well-being
More than ever before, all Americans, including Veterans, must pay attention to our emotional well-being and …
New suicide prevention toolkit for Caregivers
VA recently released its “VA Suicide Prevention Toolkit for Caregivers,” a comprehensive guide aimed at …
New telehealth video highlights VA mental health services
In the past year, Sprint, Verizon, and T-Mobile have partnered with VA to break down barriers to providing …
Safe Firearm Storage Saves Lives
The statistics are staggering: safe firearm storage practices can more than cut in half the chances a …
From homeless to hopeful: Veterans thrive with peer specialists’ support
VA peer specialists serve as success stories for their fellow Veterans. Their experience using mental health …
The Great American Spit Out challenges Veterans to quit smokeless tobacco
If you use smokeless tobacco products and have tried or considered quitting before, let VA help you leave …
New videos showcase choices, National Guard, Reserve
Two new public service announcements show picking up the phone may lighten someone’s load and the unique …
Veterans receive help through clergy training program
Veterans—especially those in rural areas—are receiving added attention through a VA program focused on …