Current reporting, research and professional developments across Military & First Responders, curated for psychologists and behavioral-health professionals.
TBIs have impacted more than 500,000 vets since 2000. Often, they are told nothing can be done, or are given treatment plans that are too complicated.
The Oklahoma defensive lineman is partnering with local organizations to support veterans and first responders through a new community initiative.
SPRINGFIELD – Illinois coroners and medical examiners will soon have access to critical mental health counseling services thanks to legislation sponsored by State Senator Erica Harriss (56th-Glen ...
A revamp of Pentagon rules for troops leaving the military misses some veterans as they enter a vulnerable year, experts say.
Spark Biomedical, a commercial-stage bioelectronic medicine company announced its participation in the 2026 Military Health System Research Symposium (MHSRS), taking place August 3–6 at the Gaylord ...
"We all face mental health struggles at different points in our lives, and I believe no one should have to face them alone." ...
A CNN analysis found many veterans faced long waits to begin mental health therapy through the VA despite a policy that promised an appointment within 20 days.
For decades after serving in the US Air Force, Dennis suffered from sporadic back pain, which he believes stemmed from frequently moving heavy equipment during overseas tours.
Spread the loveIt’s a cruel paradox, isn’t it? The very struggles that push people to the brink, the overwhelming weight of financial stress, often create insurmountable barriers to the help they ...
Region 6 Behavioral Health and At Ease USA have joined forces to make mental health care more affordable for low-income veterans ...
After 21 years in the U.S. Navy, Senior Chief Information Systems Technician Brandon van Baggen marked his retirement with a journey he described as a mission that continued beyond military service.
SPRINGFIELD Today, the Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs (IDVA) announced nearly $1 million in grants to support organizations providing vital services ...
The call for help came late on a frigid January night in Indianapolis. A car had crashed into a retention pond with a family trapped inside. Indianapolis and Lawrence police officers rushed to the ...
First responders deal with traumatic events repeatedly, on a scale unimaginable to those outside the emergency, disaster response ...
A 9-year-old boy from Clare County went viral after his mother posted a TikTok about his goal of selling his pig and his steer and donate the proceeds to Mission 22, a non-profit organization that ...
When someone dials 911, the expectation is that help will arrive and restore order during one of life's most difficult moments. What often goes unseen is what happens after the call ends.
Missouri lawmakers advanced a bill allowing veterans and first responders in approved research studies to receive the psychedelics psilocybin and ibogaine under medical supervision for PTSD and other ...
The Twin Falls Reformed Church has opened a dedicated room for first responders to use after difficult calls, offering a space to decompress before returning to work or going home.
Omaha police officers respond to about 43 mental health calls daily across the metro, and a seven-person co-responder unit handles between 20 and 30 of those calls each month, according to the Omaha ...
One simple question could save lives, says Dr. Evelyn Lewis, President of the Veterans Health and Wellness Foundation.
Many of these workers are also people who have families when they're off-duty, which creates a heightened level of emotional investment when children are involved in these situations, said Dr. Kelly ...
A local nonprofit called Xpedition Lifeline is using its furry friends to support the military, veterans and first responders during moments of crises.
The U.S. military’s new testosterone-screening protocol directly supports its focus on human performance optimization.
Mississippi fire service leaders are calling for greater attention to first responder mental health after four firefighters in ...
A new retreat designed to provide veterans with housing and mental health resources opened Friday in Harrison.
With first responders facing high suicide and burnout rates, a Nebraska sheriff launches a "Beat the Burnout" training day led by author and coach AK Dozanti.
New Hampshire has become the first state to extend its employee assistance program to volunteer firefighters, EMTs and other first responders ...
Veterans have unveiled an artwork to raise awareness about the mental health issues veterans face. The artwork, a sculpture called "Silent Battle" created by the artist Anita Miller in 2018, will be ...
The Cambridge Police Department has hired its first full-time mental health clinician, a move some officers say is already reshaping the department's culture around officer wellness.
After an Action News Jax investigation, mental health clinicians serving veterans through the VA’s Community Care Network are finally receiving written confirmation they won’t have to pay back ...
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