All Hands Boatworks was founded in 2013 by Bill Nimke, whose background was teaching, although not shop class. He was familiar with other youth boat-building organizations around the country and saw the possibilities provided by Milwaukee’s myriad of waterways.
We’ve gathered a few pointers to help make this 4th of July enjoyable for all — especially those who have served our country in the military.
Combat Veterans can experience long lasting emotional and spiritual pain from participating in, witnessing, or failing to prevent traumatic events that violate their core values or expectations of themselves or others. Some have described such experiences as “a deep soul wound that pierces a person’s identity, sense of morality and relationship to society” leaving Veterans to question who they are and how they can relate to others.
Pete Mittelstaedt lines up his wheels to line up his putt. Ray Martinez is hoping his softball-like swing magically corrects itself. Carissa DiPietro just wants to improve at a sport that is helping her get better.
Suicide is a national public health issue that affects communities everywhere. That’s why VA is embracing a public health approach that looks beyond the individual to involve peers, family members and the community in preventing suicide.
Today, it is estimated that one million of our nation’s Veterans identify as LGBT. Studies reveal LGBT Veterans accessing VA services were more likely to screen positive for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), depression and alcohol misuse than non-LGBT Veterans.
The VA Southern Nevada Healthcare System is expanding therapy services […]
PTSD spares no neighborhoods. Veterans with PTSD who live in rural areas need access to care too and VA’s Office of Rural Health is conducting a pilot program to provide access to that care.
Awareness and identification of intimate partner violence among Veterans has increased. Research suggests Veterans may be at greater risk than their civilian counterparts, given the unique stressors posed by military life.
VA's Make the Connection website spoke with Capt. "Sully" Sullenberger about his experience with mental health challenges, his work in the Veteran community, and what he hopes others take from his story.
VA teamed with experts from 10 organizations to discuss the ties between tobacco use and mental health—including the ties with substance use disorders and PTSD.
Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) represents a significant health concern for millions of Veterans and their families and friends. The number of U.S. Veterans diagnosed with PTSD varies by service era.