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The American Legion is collecting success stories from veterans who've overcome mental health challenges to inspire others still struggling. Your journey could give hope to fellow service members facing similar battles.
A groundbreaking study reveals critical windows when veterans with cancer need extra mental health support, paving the way for life-saving interventions. The findings are already informing better care strategies to protect those who served.
Nearly 1 million veterans with serious mental illness could gain access to groundbreaking psychedelic therapies through a new five-year federal partnership. The VA and HHS are training providers and preparing treatment protocols now so veterans won't wait years after FDA approval.
A groundbreaking surf therapy program in Queensland is helping female veterans overcome PTSD and trauma by combining ocean waves with mental health support. The retreat, believed to be the first of its kind in Australia for female veterans, has already been called "life-changing" by participants.
Veterans and first responders in Gladstone, Missouri, now have access to free, cutting-edge brain treatment for PTSD and depression. The new clinic opens as Missouri faces the nation's highest veteran suicide rate.
New machine learning tool discovered that diagnosis codes miss three-quarters of veterans' self-harm history documented in medical records. The breakthrough could help health systems better plan mental health services for those who need them most.
Senator Oluremi Tinubu is rallying nations to invest in science-backed health systems and collaborative solutions. Her World Health Day message champions the One Health approach that connects human, animal, and environmental wellbeing.
Three new VA studies bring hope to thousands of Veterans, from cutting suicide risk during military transition to potential HIV breakthroughs and unexpected diabetes drug benefits. Each discovery opens doors to better, longer lives.
A single treatment with ibogaine, a powerful plant-based compound, helped 30 special forces veterans significantly reduce their PTSD symptoms in a Stanford University study. The promising results offer new hope for military veterans struggling with trauma and mental health challenges.
Bipartisan legislation introduced by veteran senators would create a dedicated office to bring emerging mental health therapies, including psychedelics, to veterans struggling with PTSD and depression. The bill sets up infrastructure now so veterans can access innovative treatments the moment they receive FDA approval.
The Department of Veterans Affairs is testing MDMA-assisted therapy to treat veterans struggling with both PTSD and alcohol addiction, marking a new chapter in mental health care. This trial joins 19 other VA studies exploring how psychedelic treatments could help those traditional methods haven't reached.
A new comprehensive guide shows organizations how to secure funding for Mental Health First Aid programs, making mental health education more accessible to communities nationwide. The step-by-step resource covers everything from finding grants to writing winning applications.
When veterans enter hospice care in Florida, fellow service members are showing up to provide comfort through their final days. Community Hospice & Palliative Care has built a powerful program connecting veteran volunteers with dying veterans who understand what they've been through.
The Humana Foundation just pledged $5 million to help prevent veteran suicide as part of a bold national effort to save 15,000 lives by 2032. The Louisville-based foundation is expanding its commitment to mental health support for those who served our country.
America's veterans are getting access to breakthrough mental health treatments faster thanks to a historic partnership between two federal agencies. The collaboration aims to turn promising research into real care for those struggling with serious mental illness.
Brazil just unveiled a groundbreaking digital platform that puts scientific research, health data, and policy tools in one place for thousands of local health officials. The new Observatory on Health Policies will help cities make better healthcare decisions backed by real evidence.
A global coalition of over 100 organizations from 40 countries is calling on the World Health Organization to treat gun violence as a preventable public health emergency, not just a criminal justice issue. The movement, inspired by survivors like South African activist who lived 40 years with a gunshot disability, aims to save lives through the same public health approach that reduced tobacco deaths worldwide.
Yale School of Public Health is turning medical research into real-world solutions that work at scale. Through its new Future of Health Innovation Hub, students and faculty are launching startups that have already reached 30 countries and helped millions access better healthcare.
Two major health organizations just joined forces to revolutionize healthcare access for millions of African women and adolescents. The partnership will bring life-saving innovations, better health products, and data-driven solutions to communities across the continent.
Two major health organizations just joined forces to transform healthcare for women and adolescents across Africa. The partnership will use data and innovation to improve health outcomes for millions.
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