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VA To Community Providers: Reduce Benzodiazepine Prescriptions to Veterans
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is working to reduce the number of benzodiazepines (BZDs) prescriptions from community providers to Veterans, especially seniors aged 65 and older. BZDs are a class of drugs used to treat certain conditions, such as anxiety,...
Veterans Get a Boost as Foreclosure and Eviction Bans Expire
Temporary bans on evictions and other tenant and homeowner protections implemented during the pandemic have expired but a suite of additional resources is being allocated to help Veterans in danger of losing their homes. There are many ways Veterans can access VA’s...
From the Top: ‘Mental Health Is Health. Period.’
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin expressed deep concern about suicide among troops during a visit to U.S. forces stationed in Alaska where there has been an alarming spike in those deaths. Austin cited stress on troops and the stigma of seeking treatment for mental...
New, Free Character Development eCourse for Veterans and Transitioning Service Members
Knowing how to leverage your strengths is integral to thriving in life and in the workplace. That is especially true when it comes to character. In this action-oriented course from the Travis Manion Foundation, you will learn what your character strengths are and how...