The re-emergence of the opioid epidemic and what it means for veterans
Out of the COVID-19 pandemic, an opioid epidemic in our country has re-emerged with a vengeance.
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Dealing With the Effects of Post Traumatic Stress: Have You Considered Virtual Reality Therapy to Treat PTS?
More than 3 million Americans have served around 5.4 million deployments since the horrendous events that took place on 9/11, resulting in a considerable number of young veterans struggling with a plethora…
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Ensuring Rural Veterans Recieve the Mental Health Care They Need
As both the Veterans Administration (VA) and outside medical professionals and facilities look to expand access to mental health services to reach an even greater number of veterans and subsequently lessen the…
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Injured veterans deserve the promise of technologies like exoskeletons: Achilleas Dorotheou and Chris Meek
Americans proudly place importance on thanking those who have served our country in defense of our freedoms, but we also must recognize that we have an obligation to many whose lives have…
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Re-evaluating the Role of Mental Health in the Military Discharge Process
In recent years the topic of military discharge has entered the public spotlight with the role of post-traumatic stress at the core of the discussion. Though mental health is required for consideration…
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Veteran Suicide Crisis Demands Our Action
As we honor those Americans who have sacrificed so much in the service of our country, we must do more to address a threat that stalks all too many of them: veteran…
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Suicide Awareness Month: How We Can Make A Difference
As the stigma surrounding mental health has continued to lessen in recent years, more of an emphasis has been placed on suicide prevention and as a result a number of programs have…
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June Is Post-Traumatic Stress (PTS) Awareness Month
It’s often said that “not all wounds are visible.” June offers the prime opportunity to reflect on that sentiment and conceptualize how we can ensure that even though some wounds may not…
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How Are You Taking Care of Your Emotional Well-Being During Mental Health Awareness Month?
May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Local events and in-person initiatives and screenings take place throughout the country all month long in an effort to lessen the stigma surrounding mental health and…
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