VA: New Findings on Suicide Prevention, CBD and Headaches
The Department of Veterans Affair’s Office of Research and Development recently published three News Briefs highlighting research findings on a decision aid to prevent suicide, how CBD affects the kidneys, and brain stimulation to reduce headaches. Read more: VA...
New Mental Health App for Native Veterans
The Department of Veterans Affairs has launched the Veterans Wellness Path app, created with input from Native American and Alaska Native Veterans. The app supports the transition from military service to home and offers tools to strengthen balance and connection with...
Student Loans: Public Service Loan Forgiveness Applications Deadline Is Oct. 31, 2022
Eligible Veterans, active-duty service members and others can erase their student loans through the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. The program removes the burden of student debt on public servants, making it possible for many borrowers to stay in their jobs,...
Reducing the Stigma and Encouraging Mental Health Care in the Military
In the military, the stigma of mental health is grounded in the cultural misperception that a service member must have "zero defects" to be mission ready. While the Department of Defense strives to identify and eliminate barriers to care that service members face...
VA Cleared to Use 3D Printing Tech to Assist Veterans’ Surgeries
The Department of Veterans Affairs has gotten its first 3D printing medical device cleared to assist in veterans’ surgeries. The product, a combination of “software and physical goods,” will be used to help doctors preparing for reconstructive surgeries of the jaw and...
After Dobbs Decision, Department of Defense Provides Q&A Resource
After the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, the 1973 decision protecting abortion rights, many service members and families were left uncertain about their access to reproductive health care. Recognizing that the defense community continues to have questions...
September is Suicide Prevention Month
September is Suicide Prevention Month, and the Defense Department is committed to the safety of each person in the military community. Suicide is a serious concern in military communities; service members and their families deal with a great number of stressors....
New, Online Relationship Support for Military Couples
Many couples have times when their relationship could use some help. But not every couple needs the same kind of help, or in the same way. OurRelationship is a flexible, online, evidence-based tool that gives military couples the choice to work on their own or with a...














