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An App to Cope with Trauma
If you have upsetting memories or thoughts or feelings of anxiety that often make you feel like something traumatic is happening – you may benefit from Veterans Affairs STAIR Coach app. STAIR stands for Skills Training in Affective and Interpersonal Regulation. The...
SAMHSA to Launch New “Office of Recovery”
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) is launching an Office of Recovery, within the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Mental Health and Substance Use, to advance the agency’s commitment to and support of recovery for all...
VA Recognizes NC Governor’s Challenge to Reduce Veteran Suicide
Again showing North Carolina is leading the way when it comes to reducing Veteran suicides, the NC Governor’s Challenge to Prevent Suicide Among Service Members, Veterans, and their Families is being federally recognized for its plan to advance suicide prevention...
North Carolina VA Surgeon Performs First “Awake” Hand Surgery
A Salisbury VA surgeon recently performed the first ever “awake” carpal tunnel surgery at the Charlotte VA Health Care Center. Veterans now will be able to avoid operating room procedures, such as anesthesia, and coordinating a ride home. Instead, they’re in and out...