Latest Mental Health Stories
A proposed law would let troops get mental healthcare without having to let their units know
This former Air Force colonel survived two suicide attempts. He wants you to know life doesn’t have to hurt so much
New study shows PTSD in the military traces its roots back 3,000 years
Ways to keep the family sane during this staycation
How to adjust to your new normal during coronavirus
The COVID-19 pandemic could actually result in more accessible behavioral health care for soldiers and families
Hundreds of people in Boston have offered to ‘buddy up’ with veterans dealing with social isolation during the COVID-19 pandemic
Suicide in the Military
Here are the 5 biggest problems military families faced in 2019
The VA has some serious problems with how it handles claims of military sexual trauma
Traumatic brain injury is often called an ‘invisible’ wound. It’s anything but
This is your brain on war
The VA is ramping up mental health funding after a rash of parking lot suicides
The Air Force recorded a 33% increase in suicide deaths last year
While the Army pours resources into Fort Wainwright after suicides, leaders stress one reminder: Look out for your teammates
VFW demands apology after Trump claims traumatic brain injuries are not ‘very serious’
The unknown legacy of military mental health programs
Family of West Point cadet who died by suicide blames medical negligence at Portland VA
Inside Virginia’s new plan to fight military suicides
After a string of suicides, the Army’s remote Alaska post is working to improve conditions for soldiers
A new bill would cover the cost of service dogs for veterans with PTSD
The US Postal Service’s new ‘Healing PTSD’ stamp will raise money for veterans
A class-action suit could remedy bad paper discharges for vets with PTSD
Mental health care isn’t one-and-done — like any journey, you have to commit
Army officers wanting to become battalion commanders will now undergo a psychological exam
Democratic contender Elizabeth Warren vows to halve veterans’ suicide rate in four years
DoD IG: Military sexual assault more likely than combat to result in PTSD
PTSD tied to higher risk of an early stroke, according to a massive new study of post-9/11 veterans
Navy suicides could reach a record high in 2019
The National Guard had more suicides in 2018 than any other military component
3 sailors assigned to the USS George H.W. Bush died by suicide last week
Alarming VA report reveals 60,000 veterans committed suicide over recent decade
‘We are a people organization’ — Army leaders push renewed focus on soldiers amid rise in sexual assaults and suicides
Army Lieutenant accused of taking an APC on a joy ride found not guilty by reason of insanity
‘Here we are again’ — Shaw AFB is mourning its third suicide in as many months
ISIS fighters are being forced to do arts and crafts
Air Force commander apologizes for calling airmen who commit suicide ‘chickensh*t’
Air Force chief orders stand down to combat rising number of suicides
Sleep important, Navy finds
Spring reminds most people of rebirth. It reminds me of death
Death of three-star Navy admiral who led 5th Fleet ruled a suicide
The Minneapolis VA is testing a medical app to combat PTSD nightmares
The Pentagon’s fight against suicide could be making things worse
The soldier who allegedly took an APC joy ride through Virginia plans on pleading insanity
This is what PTSD does to your voice, according to new research
The Army plans to reinvestigate a 2007 murder-suicide it originally concluded was ‘friendly fire’
Veteran suicides draw new attention after deaths outside VA facilities
VA won’t ramp up security after rash of suicides on premises. Here’s why.
A veteran shot and killed himself in the waiting room of a Texas VA clinic
2 veterans died by suicide at separate Georgia VA centers in one weekend
The average US service member spends a third of their year drinking, study finds
Veteran sues University of Toledo for allegedly disclosing PTSD and portraying him as a safety threat
Trump is taking an important first step in fighting veteran suicide. But will it be enough?
Yes, your supportive texts to your battle buddy actually help prevent military suicide, study says
The Air Force is the only service that decreased its number of suicides in 2018
Active-Duty Army Suicides Reach Highest Level Since 2012
Ex-Special Forces Officer Sentenced To 10 Years For Abuse, Child Endangerment
Navy Suicides Hit A Record High In 2018
Marine Suicides Reach Highest Level In A Decade Despite End Of Large-Scale Combat Operations
10 Things Vets Think They Know About Veteran Mental Health — And What They Get Wrong
It’s Time to Start Considering Suicide A Military Readiness Issue
Dear Media: A Veteran With PTSD Isn’t More Likely To Be A Mass Shooter
Trump Says California Shooting Highlights Need To Treat Veterans With PTSD
Scientists Say Energy Drinks Make It Harder To Treat PTSD