PGA Hope puts Veterans in the swing of things
Pete Mittelstaedt lines up his wheels to line up his putt. Ray Martinez is hoping his softball-like swing …
Category: Mental Health
Employers answer the call at Mayor’s Challenge conference to help prevent suicide
Suicide is a national public health issue that affects communities everywhere. That’s why VA is embracing …
Preventing suicide among LGBT Veterans
Today, it is estimated that one million of our nation’s Veterans identify as LGBT. Studies reveal LGBT …
Veteran victims of military sexual trauma helped with telehealth technology
The VA Southern Nevada Healthcare System is expanding therapy services to victims of military sexual trauma …
VA’s telehealth care for rural Veterans with PTSD
PTSD spares no neighborhoods. Veterans with PTSD who live in rural areas need access to care too and VA’s …
VA commits $17 million to expand intimate partner violence assistance program
Awareness and identification of intimate partner violence among Veterans has increased. Research suggests …
Make The Connection: A Q&A on mental health with “Sully” Sullenberger
VA's Make the Connection website spoke with Capt. "Sully" Sullenberger about his experience with mental …
ICYMI: VA Twitter chat explores ties between tobacco use and mental health
VA teamed with experts from 10 organizations to discuss the ties between tobacco use and mental …
Veterans with PTSD treated with Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation
Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) represents a significant health concern for millions of Veterans and …
President’s executive order supporting mental health care for transitioning service members now underway
Research has shown that service members in transition to Veteran status are at higher risk of mental health …