Find uplifting stories about heroes, innovations, and solutions
13827 results for "veterans mental health"
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
When academic pressure triggered severe anxiety in her teenage son, a Bengaluru mother chose professional help over silence. Seven years later, her decision shows why mental health deserves the same care as physical illness. ##
A small Canadian town turned donated books into nearly $800 for mental health support, proving community connection creates real change. Local businesses and volunteers came together during Mental Health Week to make it happen.
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.
Five African countries top global rankings for youth mental health, with Ghana and Nigeria leading 84 nations while wealthier countries struggle. The surprising findings challenge assumptions about mental health and economic development.
Israel's mental health technology sector just received $352 million in funding, more than double last year's investment. The surge reflects growing global confidence that innovative mental health solutions can truly help people heal.
%2Ffile%2Fattachments%2F2990%2F6I1A7348_535592_427689.jpg)
South Africa's Health Minister just stopped 172 vulnerable mental health patients from being evicted from their long-term care facility. The three-month pause gives officials time to buy the building and prevent another national tragedy.
A new mental health care model in Rhode Island is helping thousands more people get treatment, with early data showing real improvements in people's lives. Eight community clinics across the state are making it easier to access care and helping people stay healthier at home.
Former South Carolina quarterback Stephen Garcia is battling stage 4 colorectal cancer and speaking openly about how the diagnosis completely changed his views on mental health. The athlete who once dismissed mental health awareness now encourages everyone struggling to speak up and seek support.
Ghana just became the first nation in West Africa to launch a dedicated maternal mental health policy, protecting mothers from 2026 to 2037. Up to half of new and expecting mothers face anxiety or depression, but fewer than 10% get help.
Mental health counselor Sa'adatu Adamu has spent ten years fighting stigma and building acceptance in Nigeria, where 20% of people suffer from mental illness. Her grassroots campaign is changing how healthcare workers and communities view mental health care.
The World Health Organization just released the first comprehensive guide to integrate mental health support into treatment for neglected tropical diseases, which affect over one billion people worldwide. This groundbreaking package tackles the depression, anxiety, and stigma that plague patients but have been ignored for too long.
A Florida high school just transformed a classroom into a dedicated space where students can reset, build coping skills, and find support during tough moments. The Panther's Den wellness room is part of a growing movement putting mental health resources directly into schools where teens need them most.
New York City is centralizing its community safety programs to ensure people in mental health crises get professional care instead of just police response. The city's expanding its B-HEARD program, which sends health teams to mental health emergencies.
The Emmy-winning "Sopranos" star is opening up about managing his mental health through simple daily practices. His honesty about depression and recovery is helping break down stigma around mental illness.
Showing 20 of 13827