VA releases new findings on the connection between TBI and dementia
This VA study found that TBI with and without loss of consciousness are both associated with a heightened …
Tag: Mental Health
Borne The Battle 148: Army Veteran David Lucier, Green Beret Medic, Vietnam MIKE Force Veteran, Security Contractor, Veteran Advocate
David talks about becoming a Green Beret, being attached to a MIKE Force in Vietnam, being a security …
World No Tobacco Day: Better Starts Today
For this year's World No Tobacco Day, VA's Better Starts Today campaign highlights some of the mental, …
Can video games help in mental health recovery?
A recent study with a small sample of Veterans trying to recover from mental health issues found that video …
Mindfulness, values-based goal setting can improve lives of Veterans with PTSD and alcohol use disorder
Acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) teaches Veterans how to recognize and respond to internal …
The job of preventing suicides one case at a time
Two Suicide Prevention Coordinators on the Gulf Coast define their job as helping those who have served and …
VA and SAMHSA host rural health conference to prevent Veteran suicide
VA and SAMHSA host Rural Health Conference to Prevent Veteran Suicide on April 16–17 in Washington, D.C.
Call to every American to Be There for Veterans
We call on every American to #BeThere for Veterans and honor the legacy of generations of Veterans by …
VA ensures Veterans have same-day access to emergency mental health care
Providing same-day 24/7 access to mental health crisis intervention and support for Veterans, service …
CogSMART program improves Veterans’ cognitive functions
Memory, problem-solving skills and attention to detail can all play a major role in a Veteran’s everyday …