Survivor season 43 winner Mike Gabler has donated $100,000 of his $1 million prize winnings to Veterans Exploring Treatment Solutions (VETS) Continue reading Survivor Winner Donates $100,000 to Veterans Exploring Treatment Solutions (VETS)
Starting Jan. 17, Veterans in acute suicidal crisis will be able to go to any VA or non-VA health care facility for emergency health care at no cost Continue reading VA to pay for all emergency mental health care
Since the beginning of Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III’s tenure, he has been adamant about the importance of mental health in the military and prevention of veteran suicide. Secretary Austin has announced the establishment of a new program aimed at tackling one of the greatest issues surrounding mental health and military personnel: suicide prevention. Continue reading Veteran Suicide & Focusing on Suicide Prevention in the Military
According to a new review of evidence-based studies, military veterans who have post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) benefit from reduced symptoms and enhanced trauma treatments when they partner with assistance dogs and help with their training. Continue reading Man’s Best Friend Reduces PTSD Symptoms
When one discharges from the military, veterans are often left with the gigantic task of reintegration. To describe this journey as “daunting” doesn’t even cover half of it. Continue reading Mindset: The Secret to Living
They say that dog is a man’s best friend, which could not be more accurate for veterans. Dogs provide the sense of responsibility and companionship that comes with pet ownership, but Continue reading Looking for a Service Dog?
The men and women of the United States Armed Forces aren’t the only ones who suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) after returning from active duty — the dogs who serve so bravely alongside them often do as well. Continue reading Retired Military Working Dogs Overcoming PTSD
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With Memorial Day around the corner, one Chicago veterans group is preparing for their biggest fundraiser of the year. Continue reading Chicago fundraiser ‘Ruck March’ supports veterans in need
By Erika Ritchie, O.C. Register
The last thing that Alex Seling did after finishing a coast-to-coast hike that started in Cape Henlopen State Park in Delaware and ended in Dana Point was to step into the Pacific Ocean. Continue reading Army veteran hikes across the nation to raise awareness of veteran suicides
Selena “Mason” Converse and Erin Mason are sisters-in-law, wives, mothers and combat veterans, and they are two-thirds of Mitsubishi Motors’ 2021 Rebelle Rally entry. Continue reading Mitsubishi Motors Introduces Team ‘Record the Journey’ for 2021 Rebelle Rally