Military families may get better access to mental health careFamilies could see lower costs for mental health care as well as expanded counseling services.By Karen Jowers4 months ago
Texas university launching trauma research program with militaryThe new center aims to improve the way medical professionals help both civilians and military patients recover from physical, emotional trauma.By Allison P. Erickson17 months ago
Tell us about suicide prevention efforts in the Air Force, Space ForceGive us your perspective on whether suicide prevention efforts in the Air Force and Space Force have been effective.By Rachel S. Cohen3 years ago
GI Bill vets may be less attractive to for-profit schools under new law The 90/10 loophole, a focus of education advocates for years, will disappear in coming years.By Leo Shane III3 years ago
Air Force tracking discipline data to ensure fairnessThe Air Force has particularly pushed since last summer to find ways to improve equality and diversity in its ranks.By Stephen Losey3 years ago
Why do we need to be aware that children grieve?How we can all be more aware of the needs of grieving children this Nov. 19, Children's Grief Awareness Day.By Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS)3 years ago
The power of nature inspires and healsConnection with the natural world can affect the way we grieve, as well as the way we choose to live and ultimately thrive, say the authors of this commentary by the Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS).By Rachel Hunsell and Tony Paz4 years ago
Report: Vet counseling fixes needed to fight counselor burnoutThe report shows that new staffing models and accountability are needed at the 300 Vet Centers.By Todd South4 years ago
What it means to become a Gold Star familyGold Star families share their stories of love and loss.By Sarah Sicard4 years ago
COVID-19 and suicide prevention: Parallel public health strategies for veterans and service membersCOVID-19 is exacerbating the suicide crisis, say the authors of this commentary.By Keita Franklin and Kim Ruocco4 years ago
Some Gold Star orphans left without any military assistance under current benefits rules A new proposal would mandate military provide casualty assistance officers to dependents lose both of their parents.By Leo Shane III4 years ago
Will a new push to end veteran suicide have more success than past promises? A just-released White House campaign and upcoming congressional legislative push aim to reduce the 20 veterans lost each day to suicide.By Leo Shane III4 years ago