Current reporting, research and professional developments across Military & First Responders, curated for psychologists and behavioral-health professionals.
Today is National First Responders Day. I sat down to write an article on the history of first responders. But my mind wandered back to a topic I have written ...
A Mobile nonprofit is raising awareness for veterans mental health with a free event at USS Alabama Battleship Memorial Park.
What happened aboard the Lincoln should prompt a larger conversation about what we expect from the people who serve.
The Donald Trump administration is expanding clinical trials and preparations for the future adoption of psychedelic-based treatments for veterans suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) ...
Veterans, active military service members and community supporters recently gathered for a hike organized by a nonprofit dedicated to suicide prevention.
Six veterans began the process of filing disability benefit claims, five sought help through the Veterans Crisis Line and one received temporary hotel accommodations during a Veterans Outreach Resourc ...
A Shinnston American Legion post is working to connect veterans with mental health care, housing assistance and other community resources before their struggles reach a crisis point.
Volunteer Nicholas Meyer and therapy dog Cricket provide vital emotional support and stress relief to Fairfield Glade first responders in Tennessee.
Five Louisiana groups awarded ~$3M in VA Staff Sergeant Fox Grants for veterans' mental health peer support and outreach, including two in Northeast Louisiana. State also launching its first Veteran ...
The Veterans Mental Health Council displayed mental health challenges, like PTSD and depression, that veterans can face after returning from service.
Governor Newsom announces continued mental health care and support for the thousands of sailors and Marines who returned home to San Diego after a 321 day deployment aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln. ...
Shingleton said the former Army slogan "Army of One" was a perfect example of the isolation veterans can experience.
What you need to know: Governor Newsom announces continued mental health care and support for the thousands of sailors and Marines who returned home to San Diego after a 321 day deployment aboard the ...
Many veterans are doing well, contributing to their communities, and thriving. However, many veterans may also face challenges related to trauma, transition, isolation, mental health, substance use, ...
Centre for Mental Health has recently been commissioned by Forces in Mind Trust to explore how mainstream (non-veteran-specific) mental health services recognise and respond to veterans' backgrounds, ...
Washington County has launched a free mental health support group for veterans and active duty soldiers. It is called The Guardrail. Washington County Executive Josh Schoemann joined FOX6 NOW to ...
A Chesterfield nonprofit brought first responders, combat veterans and their families together Saturday to talk about mental health and break the stigma around asking for help.
"Often they feel superfluous, as if they don't fit in," says psychologist Yevheniia Zhuravel.
Operation Yellow Tape hosted a mental health conference for first responders in Chesterfield, bringing together speakers to break the stigma of seeking help.
Suhas Subramanyam (D-Pa.) and John Rutherford (R-Fla.) introduced the First Responder Behavioral Health Access Act, which would expand access to mental health care for first responders. Specifically, ...
Congresswoman Lauren Boebert (CO-04) today introduced the Veterans’ Mental Health Access Act to ensure veterans in crisis can get inpatient mental health treatment for PTSD, depression, and substance ...
Every day, 17 veterans die by suicide. Mental health conditions, chronic pain, poor sleep, financial strain, and isolation can all compound the risk.
Rep. Lauren Boebert has introduced a bill she says will assist veterans in accessing inpatient mental health treatment.
First responder mental health cannot stop at awareness. Hosts Dan DeGryse and Chris Muscle discuss why fire and EMS organizations ...
NEW YORK CITY (PIX11) — Former NJ Governor Jim McGreevey, Executive Director of The New Jersey Reentry Corporation, joins PIX11 Morning News to discuss the launch of a new veterans’ mental health ...
The event brought together members of the Armed Forces community, veterans and supporters to raise money for Combat Stress ...
A small group of military veterans in the Las Vegas Valley has been gathering for monthly hikes aimed at supporting mental health.
Darrian Schwenke, an Army Special Forces veteran, called the journey Project Course of Action, combining his experience with mental health and his love of golf.
New York has launched an online course to help mental health professionals support firefighters, police officers, emergency medical technicians and 911 dispatchers. The training announced by Gov.
Veterans face unique challenges that make their mental health journey's nuanced and often difficult to navigate.
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