DoD Experts Discuss COVID-19 Effects on Mental Health
Several Department of Defense experts on psychological health discussed the mental health effects of COVID-19 and tools to address them during a media panel May 27 as part of May’s national Mental Health Awareness Month observance. Each year, the Military Health...
Connecting Women Veterans with Alcohol Treatment Options
Women Veterans are the fastest growing demographic of the U.S. Veteran population. Among women Veterans who received VA care, 24% had engaged in binge drinking, according to a recent study. Unhealthy alcohol use can affect women Veterans of all ages but with a proper...
VA Teams Up with Parkinson’s Foundation to Help Veterans Living with the Disease
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is teaming up with the Parkinson’s Foundation to improve the health, well-being and quality of life of Veterans living with Parkinson’s disease. The organizations are working to increase access to information about the...
Military Bands Offer Free Online Concerts
Music can help many Veterans during this stressful time with the COVID-19 pandemic and it’s now easier to hear some good tunes. Each of the five military bands are offering free online performances both live and taped. Head here to learn more about the bands and see a...