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Veteran high-risk label removed by VA later died by suicide
VHA VA removed a young veteran's high-risk label. Then they died by suicide. Abbie Bennett August 27, 2019 Categories: Breaking News Inside the VA Latest News Mental Health News The Department of...
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Navy vet walks 2,800 miles to raise awareness of vet issues
Photo courtesy Tom Zurhellen He walked 2,800 miles for his brothers and sisters in arms Eye on Veterans August 30, 2019 Categories: Eye on Veterans Mental Health News Tom Zurhellen just completed the...
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PGA partnership with VA helps veterans find hope
Staff Sgt. David Overson PGA partnership with VA helps veterans find hope DVIDS September 6, 2019 Categories: Mental Health News VetCare By Staff Sgt. David Overson Physical fitness is important to...
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Veteran suicides up, new VA suicide prevention report says
Photo by Zachary Hada/55th Wing Public Affairs Number of veteran deaths by suicide rose slightly in 2017, VA report says Abbie Bennett September 20, 2019 Categories: Breaking News Inside the VA...
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Project Life Force helping to prevent veteran suicide
VA.gov Vet says VA program stopped him from dying by suicide Julia LeDoux September 25, 2019 Categories: Mental Health News VetCare An Iraq combat vet says a Department of Veterans Affairs clinician...
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Operation Deep Dive focuses on communities
DVIDS Study: If loneliness is as bad for health as a pack of cigs, what's it doing to the veteran suicide rate? Elizabeth Howe September 25, 2019 Categories: Latest News Mental Health News VetCare...
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Service dog whose story raised awareness of PTSD has died
US Army Service dog whose story raised awareness of PTSD has died Associated Press September 26, 2019 Categories: Latest News Mental Health News VetCare By PAT EATON-ROBB Associated PressHARTFORD,...
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Veterans with PTSD at higher risk for more than just suicide
DVIDS Study: Veterans with PTSD have a higher risk of dying from more than just suicide Elizabeth Howe September 26, 2019 Categories: Latest News Mental Health News VetCare Veterans with PTSD are...
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National Guard highest rate of suicide for third year
DVIDS National Guard has highest rate of suicide for third year Elizabeth Howe September 26, 2019 Categories: Latest News Mental Health News One military component continues to outpace the rest as...
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Blood test biomarkers linked to PTSD, study shows
DVIDS Researchers found 28 blood test markers linked to PTSD — out of a million Elizabeth Howe September 30, 2019 Categories: Latest News Mental Health News VetCare Soon, there could be an objective...
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Vets in Connecticut prison getting help from horses
The Associated PressHorses are helping veteran inmates find healing Associated Press November 8, 2019Categories: Latest NewsMental HealthNewsBy Pat Eaton-RobbThe Associated PressENFIELD, Conn. —...
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PAWS bill pays for service dogs for veterans with PTSD
Photo by Abbie Bennett/Connecting Vets.VA doesn’t pay for service dogs for veterans with PTSD. This bill would change that. Abbie Bennett November 19, 2019Categories: Inside the VAMental HealthNewsTop...
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Military Struggles to Recruit, Retain Mental Health Workers
Photo by Lt. Cmdr. Jesse Ehrenfeld, NATO Role III Multinational Medical UnitThe military struggles to recruit and retain mental healthcare workers. Here's why. Abbie Bennett December 3, 2019Categories:...
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Could Anonymous Mental Health Help Prevent Military Suicide?
U.S. Air Force illustration by Airman 1st Class Kathryn R.C. ReavesCould an anonymous path to mental health help prevent military suicides? Congress wants to find out. Abbie Bennett December 5,...
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Congress Tells VA to Study Veteran Suicide, Opioid Drug Use
Photo by Alex Wong/Getty ImagesVA needs to study link between veteran suicide deaths and prescription drugs, Senators sayA new bill would require VA to do just that. Abbie Bennett December 6,...
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VA offer tips on how to use their mental health resources
Department of Veterans AffairsSeven mental health resources Veterans can use right now Connecting Vets January 9, 2020Categories: Caregivers & FamiliesLatest NewsMental HealthNewsAs a Veteran, you...
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Ecstasy, MDMA for PTSD: FDA approves expanded access, tests
Getty ImagesFDA agrees to expand access to ecstasy for PTS treatment Abbie Bennett January 22, 2020Categories: Latest NewsMental HealthNewsTop StoriesMDMA, an illegal psychedelic drug commonly known as...
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Free service dogs for veterans
(John Davis/Aberdeen American News via AP)South Dakota winter 5K raises money to provide service dogs for vets Associated Press January 25, 2020Categories: Caregivers & FamiliesMental...
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VA Emergency Mental Health Care Free to Veterans in New Bill
Photo by Zachary Hada/55th Wing Public Affairs VA emergency mental health care would be free to all veterans under this bill Abbie Bennett January 28, 2020Categories: Breaking NewsInside the VALatest...
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Lawmakers Pass bills for Suicide Prevention, Native Veterans
Getty ImagesLawmakers advance bills for suicide prevention, Native veterans to Senate floor Abbie Bennett January 29, 2020Categories: Breaking NewsInside the VALatest NewsMental HealthNewsPoliticsTop...
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